Sands End vs Thamesmead East

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

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

      Sands End vs Thamesmead East Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Sands End
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,463 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.8% trend
      32.1% resolved
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      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 Sands End
      B Thamesmead East
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      12,463
      3,038
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      12,121
      3,077
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.8%
      ↓1.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.1%
      24.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sands End
      B Thamesmead East
      Violent Crime
      2,916 ↑10%
      988 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,711 ↑0%
      648 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      1,048 ↓11%
      132 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      963 ↓3%
      357 ↓18%
      Burglary
      669 ↓9%
      86 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      548 ↓4%
      240 ↑9%
      Drugs
      541 ↑26%
      176 ↑7%
      Public Order
      708 ↑2%
      159 ↑9%
      Robbery
      279 ↑4%
      55 ↑6%
      Shoplifting
      1,182 ↑13%
      80 ↓4%
      Theft from Person
      451 ↑14%
      30 ↓21%
      Bicycle Theft
      265 ↓10%
      10 ↑11%
      Possession of Weapons
      58 ↑18%
      17 ↓6%
      Other Crime
      124 ↑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 Sands End safer than Thamesmead East?

      Sands End has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 12,463 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 Sands End vs Thamesmead East?

      Sands End shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.8% — 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 Sands End and Thamesmead East?

      In Sands End, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,916 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 Sands End and Thamesmead East?

      Sands End recorded 2,711 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 Sands End vs Thamesmead East?

      Violent crime in Sands End totalled 2,916 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 Sands End and Thamesmead East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sands End recorded 12,121 crimes (now 12,463, a change of +2.8%). Thamesmead East recorded 3,077 crimes previously (now 3,038, -1.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sands End 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. Sands End has a resolution rate of 32.1% and Thamesmead East has 24.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sands End and Thamesmead East?

      Sands End 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 Sands End 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 Sands End or Thamesmead East on a crime map?

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

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