Hillside vs Petts Wood and Knoll
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Hillside vs Petts Wood and Knoll Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hillside safer than Petts Wood and Knoll?
Hillside has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,762 crimes in the last 12 months. Petts Wood and Knoll has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 2,003 crimes. Hillside scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Hillside vs Petts Wood and Knoll?
Hillside shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Petts Wood and Knoll shows -6.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Hillside and Petts Wood and Knoll?
In Hillside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (870 incidents). In Petts Wood and Knoll, it is Violent Crime (420 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hillside and Petts Wood and Knoll?
Hillside recorded 795 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Petts Wood and Knoll recorded 384. 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 Hillside vs Petts Wood and Knoll?
Violent crime in Hillside totalled 870 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 420 in Petts Wood and Knoll. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Hillside and Petts Wood and Knoll in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hillside recorded 4,374 crimes (now 3,762, a change of -14%). Petts Wood and Knoll recorded 2,147 crimes previously (now 2,003, -6.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hillside and Petts Wood and Knoll?
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. Hillside has a resolution rate of 31.8% and Petts Wood and Knoll has 32.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Hillside and Petts Wood and Knoll?
Hillside falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Petts Wood and Knoll 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 Hillside and Petts Wood and Knoll?
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 Hillside or Petts Wood and Knoll on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hillside and Petts Wood and Knoll. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.