Monkhams vs Ridgeway

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Monkhams Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      39/100
      Ridgeway Metropolitan Police Service

      Monkhams vs Ridgeway Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Monkhams
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,884 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.9% trend
      34.8% 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 Monkhams
      B Ridgeway
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,884
      423
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,240
      402
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.9%
      ↑5.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.8%
      22.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Monkhams
      B Ridgeway
      Violent Crime
      590 ↑3%
      238 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      348 ↓4%
      49 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      133 ↓4%
      20 ↓31%
      Vehicle Crime
      278 ↓40%
      14 ↓33%
      Burglary
      114 ↓14%
      25 ↑108%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      95 ↓35%
      29 ↑26%
      Drugs
      63 ↓25%
      5 ↑25%
      Public Order
      98 ↓18%
      30 ↑36%
      Robbery
      65 ↑20%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      33 ↓43%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      29 ↓46%
      4 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓38%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      21 ↓40%
      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 Monkhams safer than Ridgeway?

      Monkhams has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,884 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 Monkhams vs Ridgeway?

      Monkhams shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.9% — 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 Monkhams and Ridgeway?

      In Monkhams, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (590 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 Monkhams and Ridgeway?

      Monkhams recorded 348 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 Monkhams vs Ridgeway?

      Violent crime in Monkhams totalled 590 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 Monkhams and Ridgeway in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Monkhams recorded 2,240 crimes (now 1,884, a change of -15.9%). Ridgeway recorded 402 crimes previously (now 423, +5.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Monkhams 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. Monkhams has a resolution rate of 34.8% and Ridgeway has 22.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Monkhams and Ridgeway?

      Monkhams 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 Monkhams 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 Monkhams or Ridgeway on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Monkhams 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.