Ravensbury vs Thamesmead East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Ravensbury Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Thamesmead East Metropolitan Police Service

      Ravensbury vs Thamesmead East Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Ravensbury
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,397 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.2% trend
      27% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Thamesmead East
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,038 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.3% trend
      24.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ravensbury
      B Thamesmead East
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,397
      3,038
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,385
      3,077
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.2%
      ↓1.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27%
      24.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ravensbury
      B Thamesmead East
      Violent Crime
      1,689 ↑5%
      988 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,207 ↓7%
      648 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      316 ↓4%
      132 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      373 ↓5%
      357 ↓18%
      Burglary
      232 ↑5%
      86 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      376 ↓8%
      240 ↑9%
      Drugs
      269 ↑38%
      176 ↑7%
      Public Order
      330 ↑3%
      159 ↑9%
      Robbery
      109 ↓11%
      55 ↑6%
      Shoplifting
      242 ↑6%
      80 ↓4%
      Theft from Person
      96 ↓2%
      30 ↓21%
      Bicycle Theft
      35 ↓40%
      10 ↑11%
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↑21%
      17 ↓6%
      Other Crime
      94 ↑16%
      60 ↑43%
      Overall Verdict
      B Thamesmead East 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 Ravensbury safer than Thamesmead East?

      Ravensbury has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,397 crimes in the last 12 months. Thamesmead East has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,038 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ravensbury vs Thamesmead East?

      Ravensbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Thamesmead East shows -1.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ravensbury and Thamesmead East?

      In Ravensbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,689 incidents). In Thamesmead East, it is Violent Crime (988 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ravensbury and Thamesmead East?

      Ravensbury recorded 1,207 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thamesmead East recorded 648. 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 Ravensbury vs Thamesmead East?

      Violent crime in Ravensbury totalled 1,689 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 988 in Thamesmead East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ravensbury and Thamesmead East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ravensbury recorded 5,385 crimes (now 5,397, a change of +0.2%). Thamesmead East recorded 3,077 crimes previously (now 3,038, -1.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ravensbury and Thamesmead East?

      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. Ravensbury has a resolution rate of 27% and Thamesmead East has 24.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ravensbury and Thamesmead East?

      Ravensbury falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Thamesmead East 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 Ravensbury and Thamesmead East?

      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 Ravensbury or Thamesmead East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ravensbury and Thamesmead East. 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.