Hounslow East vs Sidcup

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Hounslow East Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Sidcup Metropolitan Police Service

      Hounslow East vs Sidcup Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Hounslow East
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,461 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.4% trend
      31.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Sidcup
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,416 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.3% trend
      28.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hounslow East
      B Sidcup
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      8,461
      2,416
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,736
      2,410
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.4%
      ↑0.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.9%
      28.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hounslow East
      B Sidcup
      Violent Crime
      2,086 ↑4%
      660 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,739 ↓2%
      493 ↑4%
      Other Theft
      557 ↓3%
      163 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      399 ↓9%
      199 ↓6%
      Burglary
      304 ↑33%
      127 ↑34%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      389 ↑14%
      199 ↓25%
      Drugs
      480 ↑76%
      83 ↑51%
      Public Order
      535 ↑14%
      168 ↑51%
      Robbery
      179 ↑15%
      33 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      1,157 ↑55%
      204 ↓23%
      Theft from Person
      382 ↓25%
      33 ↑27%
      Bicycle Theft
      129 ↑21%
      7 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      45 ↑36%
      17 ↑183%
      Other Crime
      80 ↓8%
      30 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sidcup is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hounslow East safer than Sidcup?

      Hounslow East has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,461 crimes in the last 12 months. Sidcup has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,416 crimes. Sidcup scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hounslow East vs Sidcup?

      Hounslow East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sidcup shows +0.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hounslow East and Sidcup?

      In Hounslow East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,086 incidents). In Sidcup, it is Violent Crime (660 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hounslow East and Sidcup?

      Hounslow East recorded 1,739 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sidcup recorded 493. 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 Hounslow East vs Sidcup?

      Violent crime in Hounslow East totalled 2,086 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 660 in Sidcup. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hounslow East and Sidcup in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hounslow East recorded 7,736 crimes (now 8,461, a change of +9.4%). Sidcup recorded 2,410 crimes previously (now 2,416, +0.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hounslow East and Sidcup?

      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. Hounslow East has a resolution rate of 31.9% and Sidcup has 28.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hounslow East and Sidcup?

      Hounslow East falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Sidcup 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 Hounslow East and Sidcup?

      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 Hounslow East or Sidcup on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hounslow East and Sidcup. 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.