Heston West vs Pollards Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Heston West Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Pollards Hill Metropolitan Police Service

      Heston West vs Pollards Hill Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Heston West
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,496 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.9% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Pollards Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,411 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.7% trend
      30.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heston West
      B Pollards Hill
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,496
      3,411
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,001
      3,196
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.9%
      ↑6.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      30.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heston West
      B Pollards Hill
      Violent Crime
      1,702 ↑17%
      1,131 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,271 ↑3%
      829 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      337 ↓8%
      188 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      534 ↑13%
      288 ↓17%
      Burglary
      190 ↑18%
      122 ↓34%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      324 ↑18%
      236 ↑11%
      Drugs
      232 ↑40%
      201 ↑40%
      Public Order
      321 ↑27%
      168 ↑10%
      Robbery
      106 ↑18%
      80 ↓5%
      Shoplifting
      240 ↓6%
      45 ↑5%
      Theft from Person
      112 ↓23%
      47 ↑24%
      Bicycle Theft
      54 ↑35%
      12 ↓45%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑32%
      24 ↑26%
      Other Crime
      48 ↓27%
      40 ↑3%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pollards Hill is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heston West safer than Pollards Hill?

      Heston West has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,496 crimes in the last 12 months. Pollards Hill has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 3,411 crimes. Pollards Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Heston West vs Pollards Hill?

      Heston West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pollards Hill shows +6.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Heston West and Pollards Hill?

      In Heston West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,702 incidents). In Pollards Hill, it is Violent Crime (1,131 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heston West and Pollards Hill?

      Heston West recorded 1,271 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pollards Hill recorded 829. 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 West vs Pollards Hill?

      Violent crime in Heston West totalled 1,702 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,131 in Pollards Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Heston West and Pollards Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heston West recorded 5,001 crimes (now 5,496, a change of +9.9%). Pollards Hill recorded 3,196 crimes previously (now 3,411, +6.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heston West and Pollards Hill?

      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 West has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Pollards Hill has 30.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heston West and Pollards Hill?

      Heston West falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Pollards Hill 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 West and Pollards Hill?

      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 West or Pollards Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Heston West and Pollards Hill. 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.