St Giles vs West Heath

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    St Giles Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      West Heath Metropolitan Police Service

      St Giles vs West Heath Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      St Giles
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,445 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.3% trend
      37.3% 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 St Giles
      B West Heath
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      16,445
      2,397
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,773
      2,758
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.3%
      ↓13.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.3%
      24.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Giles
      B West Heath
      Violent Crime
      4,004 ↑8%
      808 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,499 ↑12%
      462 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      1,257 ↓1%
      165 ↑9%
      Vehicle Crime
      915 ↓3%
      191 ↓45%
      Burglary
      822 ↑0%
      116 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      735 ↓9%
      139 ↓14%
      Drugs
      809 ↑35%
      78 ↓28%
      Public Order
      741 ↑3%
      129 ↓2%
      Robbery
      583 ↑2%
      47 ↑21%
      Shoplifting
      1,271 ↓15%
      186 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      1,213 ↑2%
      14 ↓36%
      Bicycle Theft
      321 ↓7%
      6 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      131 ↑79%
      17 ↑89%
      Other Crime
      144 ↑24%
      39 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Heath is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St Giles safer than West Heath?

      St Giles has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 16,445 crimes in the last 12 months. West Heath has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 2,397 crimes. West Heath scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in St Giles vs West Heath?

      St Giles shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.3% — meaning total crimes rose 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 St Giles and West Heath?

      In St Giles, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,004 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 St Giles and West Heath?

      St Giles recorded 3,499 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 St Giles vs West Heath?

      Violent crime in St Giles totalled 4,004 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 St Giles and West Heath in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Giles recorded 15,773 crimes (now 16,445, a change of +4.3%). West Heath recorded 2,758 crimes previously (now 2,397, -13.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Giles 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. St Giles has a resolution rate of 37.3% and West Heath has 24.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers St Giles and West Heath?

      St Giles 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 St Giles 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 St Giles or West Heath on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St Giles and West Heath. 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.