Ravenscourt vs West Heath

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Ravenscourt Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      West Heath Metropolitan Police Service

      Ravenscourt vs West Heath Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Ravenscourt
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,023 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.5% trend
      30.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      West Heath
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,397 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.1% trend
      24.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ravenscourt
      B West Heath
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      12,023
      2,397
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      13,001
      2,758
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.5%
      ↓13.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.3%
      24.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ravenscourt
      B West Heath
      Violent Crime
      2,754 ↑4%
      808 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,679 ↓11%
      462 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      982 ↓16%
      165 ↑9%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,081 ↓25%
      191 ↓45%
      Burglary
      529 ↓14%
      116 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      562 ↓15%
      139 ↓14%
      Drugs
      506 ↑15%
      78 ↓28%
      Public Order
      736 ↓9%
      129 ↓2%
      Robbery
      279 ↓9%
      47 ↑21%
      Shoplifting
      1,074 ↑41%
      186 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      374 ↓44%
      14 ↓36%
      Bicycle Theft
      303 ↓13%
      6 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      61 ↑45%
      17 ↑89%
      Other Crime
      103 ↑2%
      39 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Heath is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 10/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ravenscourt safer than West Heath?

      Ravenscourt has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 12,023 crimes in the last 12 months. West Heath has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 2,397 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ravenscourt vs West Heath?

      Ravenscourt shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Heath shows -13.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ravenscourt and West Heath?

      In Ravenscourt, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,754 incidents). In West Heath, it is Violent Crime (808 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ravenscourt and West Heath?

      Ravenscourt recorded 2,679 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Heath recorded 462. 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 Ravenscourt vs West Heath?

      Violent crime in Ravenscourt totalled 2,754 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 808 in West Heath. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ravenscourt and West Heath in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ravenscourt recorded 13,001 crimes (now 12,023, a change of -7.5%). West Heath recorded 2,758 crimes previously (now 2,397, -13.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ravenscourt and West Heath?

      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. Ravenscourt has a resolution rate of 30.3% and West Heath has 24.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ravenscourt and West Heath?

      Ravenscourt falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Heath 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 Ravenscourt and West Heath?

      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 Ravenscourt or West Heath on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ravenscourt and West Heath. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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