Ridgeway vs West Thamesmead

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    39/100
    Ridgeway Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      West Thamesmead Metropolitan Police Service

      Ridgeway vs West Thamesmead Results

      A
      39/100
      Below Average
      Ridgeway
      Metropolitan Police Service
      423 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.2% trend
      22.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      West Thamesmead
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,505 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.9% trend
      22.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ridgeway
      B West Thamesmead
      Safety Score
      39/100 Below Average
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      423
      5,505
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      402
      5,297
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.2%
      ↑3.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.5%
      22.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ridgeway
      B West Thamesmead
      Violent Crime
      238 ↑1%
      1,797 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      49 ↑20%
      1,121 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      20 ↓31%
      361 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓33%
      422 ↓5%
      Burglary
      25 ↑108%
      204 ↑15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↑26%
      373 ↑2%
      Drugs
      5 ↑25%
      329 ↑18%
      Public Order
      30 ↑36%
      301 ↑5%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      144 ↑2%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      204 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      99 ↑24%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      19 ↓47%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      31 ↓16%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑33%
      100 ↓12%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ridgeway is the safer choice — scoring 39/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ridgeway safer than West Thamesmead?

      Ridgeway has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) and recorded 423 crimes in the last 12 months. West Thamesmead has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 5,505 crimes. Ridgeway scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ridgeway vs West Thamesmead?

      Ridgeway shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Thamesmead shows +3.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ridgeway and West Thamesmead?

      In Ridgeway, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (238 incidents). In West Thamesmead, it is Violent Crime (1,797 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ridgeway and West Thamesmead?

      Ridgeway recorded 49 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Thamesmead recorded 1,121. 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 Ridgeway vs West Thamesmead?

      Violent crime in Ridgeway totalled 238 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,797 in West Thamesmead. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ridgeway recorded 402 crimes (now 423, a change of +5.2%). West Thamesmead recorded 5,297 crimes previously (now 5,505, +3.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ridgeway and West Thamesmead?

      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. Ridgeway has a resolution rate of 22.5% and West Thamesmead has 22.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ridgeway and West Thamesmead?

      Ridgeway falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Thamesmead 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 Ridgeway and West Thamesmead?

      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 Ridgeway or West Thamesmead on a crime map?

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