Heston East vs Lea Bridge

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Heston East Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Lea Bridge Metropolitan Police Service

      Heston East vs Lea Bridge Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Heston East
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,094 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.7% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Lea Bridge
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,196 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.1% trend
      33.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heston East
      B Lea Bridge
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,094
      12,196
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,711
      12,461
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.7%
      ↓2.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      33.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heston East
      B Lea Bridge
      Violent Crime
      1,695 ↑14%
      3,022 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,395 ↓4%
      2,651 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      397 ↓2%
      836 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      340 ↑4%
      682 ↓23%
      Burglary
      236 ↑26%
      616 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      311 ↑27%
      560 ↑5%
      Drugs
      302 ↑82%
      638 ↑21%
      Public Order
      440 ↑24%
      691 ↓6%
      Robbery
      129 ↑2%
      430 ↓10%
      Shoplifting
      439 ↓3%
      689 ↑13%
      Theft from Person
      252 ↓27%
      930 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      84 ↑14%
      232 ↓31%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↓7%
      94 ↑74%
      Other Crime
      49 ↓14%
      125 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lea Bridge is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heston East safer than Lea Bridge?

      Heston East has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,094 crimes in the last 12 months. Lea Bridge has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 12,196 crimes. Lea Bridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Heston East vs Lea Bridge?

      Heston East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Lea Bridge shows -2.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Heston East and Lea Bridge?

      In Heston East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,695 incidents). In Lea Bridge, it is Violent Crime (3,022 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heston East and Lea Bridge?

      Heston East recorded 1,395 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lea Bridge recorded 2,651. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Heston East vs Lea Bridge?

      Violent crime in Heston East totalled 1,695 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,022 in Lea Bridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Heston East and Lea Bridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heston East recorded 5,711 crimes (now 6,094, a change of +6.7%). Lea Bridge recorded 12,461 crimes previously (now 12,196, -2.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heston East and Lea Bridge?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Heston East has a resolution rate of 29.4% and Lea Bridge has 33.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heston East and Lea Bridge?

      Heston East falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Lea Bridge is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Heston East and Lea Bridge?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Heston East or Lea Bridge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Heston East and Lea Bridge. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.