Pitshanger vs Royal Victoria

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Pitshanger Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Royal Victoria Metropolitan Police Service

      Pitshanger vs Royal Victoria Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Pitshanger
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,719 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Royal Victoria
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,884 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.5% trend
      39.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pitshanger
      B Royal Victoria
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,719
      7,884
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,772
      7,405
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.7%
      ↑6.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      39.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pitshanger
      B Royal Victoria
      Violent Crime
      1,679 ↑4%
      1,871 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,446 ↑10%
      1,383 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      411 ↑0%
      824 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      730 ↓7%
      859 ↑12%
      Burglary
      334 ↓7%
      347 ↓1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      376 ↑18%
      361 ↑22%
      Drugs
      310 ↑46%
      356 ↓14%
      Public Order
      384 ↑7%
      335 ↓1%
      Robbery
      145 ↓14%
      222 ↑14%
      Shoplifting
      580 ↓39%
      647 ↑12%
      Theft from Person
      155 ↓15%
      444 ↑2%
      Bicycle Theft
      67 ↓33%
      56 ↓36%
      Possession of Weapons
      35 ↑46%
      45 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      67 ↑29%
      134 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      A Pitshanger is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pitshanger safer than Royal Victoria?

      Pitshanger has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,719 crimes in the last 12 months. Royal Victoria has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 7,884 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pitshanger vs Royal Victoria?

      Pitshanger shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Royal Victoria shows +6.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pitshanger and Royal Victoria?

      In Pitshanger, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,446 incidents). In Royal Victoria, it is Violent Crime (1,871 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pitshanger and Royal Victoria?

      Pitshanger recorded 2,446 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Royal Victoria recorded 1,383. 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 Pitshanger vs Royal Victoria?

      Violent crime in Pitshanger totalled 1,679 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,871 in Royal Victoria. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pitshanger and Royal Victoria in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pitshanger recorded 7,772 crimes (now 7,719, a change of -0.7%). Royal Victoria recorded 7,405 crimes previously (now 7,884, +6.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pitshanger and Royal Victoria?

      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. Pitshanger has a resolution rate of 29.4% and Royal Victoria has 39.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pitshanger and Royal Victoria?

      Pitshanger falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Royal Victoria 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 Pitshanger and Royal Victoria?

      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 Pitshanger or Royal Victoria on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pitshanger and Royal Victoria. 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.