Mayesbrook vs Ridgeway

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Mayesbrook Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      39/100
      Ridgeway Metropolitan Police Service

      Mayesbrook vs Ridgeway Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Mayesbrook
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,140 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      30.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      39/100
      Below Average
      Ridgeway
      Metropolitan Police Service
      423 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.2% trend
      22.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mayesbrook
      B Ridgeway
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      5,140
      423
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,279
      402
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.6%
      ↑5.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.7%
      22.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mayesbrook
      B Ridgeway
      Violent Crime
      1,781 ↑4%
      238 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      922 ↑3%
      49 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      281 ↓28%
      20 ↓31%
      Vehicle Crime
      507 ↓16%
      14 ↓33%
      Burglary
      209 ↓10%
      25 ↑108%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      296 ↓4%
      29 ↑26%
      Drugs
      261 ↑29%
      5 ↑25%
      Public Order
      230 ↓18%
      30 ↑36%
      Robbery
      224 ↑14%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      187 ↓21%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      108 ↓4%
      4 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↑31%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↓8%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      91 ↑28%
      8 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mayesbrook safer than Ridgeway?

      Mayesbrook has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,140 crimes in the last 12 months. Ridgeway has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 423 crimes. Ridgeway scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mayesbrook vs Ridgeway?

      Mayesbrook shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ridgeway shows +5.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mayesbrook and Ridgeway?

      In Mayesbrook, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,781 incidents). In Ridgeway, it is Violent Crime (238 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mayesbrook and Ridgeway?

      Mayesbrook recorded 922 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ridgeway recorded 49. 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 Mayesbrook vs Ridgeway?

      Violent crime in Mayesbrook totalled 1,781 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 238 in Ridgeway. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mayesbrook and Ridgeway in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mayesbrook recorded 5,279 crimes (now 5,140, a change of -2.6%). Ridgeway recorded 402 crimes previously (now 423, +5.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mayesbrook and Ridgeway?

      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. Mayesbrook has a resolution rate of 30.7% and Ridgeway has 22.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mayesbrook and Ridgeway?

      Mayesbrook falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Ridgeway 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 Mayesbrook and Ridgeway?

      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 Mayesbrook or Ridgeway on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mayesbrook and Ridgeway. 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.