Surrey Docks vs West Hendon

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Surrey Docks Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Hendon Metropolitan Police Service

      Surrey Docks vs West Hendon Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Surrey Docks
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,360 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.7% trend
      38.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Hendon
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,902 crimes / 12m
      ↑3% trend
      26.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Surrey Docks
      B West Hendon
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      12,360
      5,902
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,588
      5,730
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.7%
      ↑3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.2%
      26.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Surrey Docks
      B West Hendon
      Violent Crime
      2,892 ↑11%
      1,330 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,820 ↑11%
      1,340 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      1,006 ↑4%
      433 ↓1%
      Vehicle Crime
      658 ↓3%
      526 ↓23%
      Burglary
      631 ↑0%
      236 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      500 ↓12%
      271 ↓13%
      Drugs
      711 ↑27%
      288 ↑42%
      Public Order
      657 ↑3%
      304 ↓8%
      Robbery
      316 ↓19%
      126 ↓7%
      Shoplifting
      870 ↑25%
      719 ↑13%
      Theft from Person
      904 ↑5%
      200 ↑10%
      Bicycle Theft
      244 ↓19%
      36 ↑13%
      Possession of Weapons
      53 ↑6%
      28 ↑12%
      Other Crime
      98 ↓14%
      65 ↑44%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Hendon is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Surrey Docks safer than West Hendon?

      Surrey Docks has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 12,360 crimes in the last 12 months. West Hendon has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,902 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Surrey Docks vs West Hendon?

      Surrey Docks shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Hendon shows +3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Surrey Docks and West Hendon?

      In Surrey Docks, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,892 incidents). In West Hendon, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,340 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Surrey Docks and West Hendon?

      Surrey Docks recorded 2,820 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Hendon recorded 1,340. 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 Surrey Docks vs West Hendon?

      Violent crime in Surrey Docks totalled 2,892 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,330 in West Hendon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Surrey Docks and West Hendon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Surrey Docks recorded 11,588 crimes (now 12,360, a change of +6.7%). West Hendon recorded 5,730 crimes previously (now 5,902, +3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Surrey Docks and West Hendon?

      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. Surrey Docks has a resolution rate of 38.2% and West Hendon has 26.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Surrey Docks and West Hendon?

      Surrey Docks falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Hendon 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 Surrey Docks and West Hendon?

      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 Surrey Docks or West Hendon on a crime map?

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

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