Surrey Docks vs West Thamesmead

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
      6/100
      West Thamesmead Metropolitan Police Service

      Surrey Docks vs West Thamesmead 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
      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 Surrey Docks
      B West Thamesmead
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      12,360
      5,505
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,588
      5,297
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.7%
      ↑3.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.2%
      22.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Surrey Docks
      B West Thamesmead
      Violent Crime
      2,892 ↑11%
      1,797 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,820 ↑11%
      1,121 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      1,006 ↑4%
      361 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      658 ↓3%
      422 ↓5%
      Burglary
      631 ↑0%
      204 ↑15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      500 ↓12%
      373 ↑2%
      Drugs
      711 ↑27%
      329 ↑18%
      Public Order
      657 ↑3%
      301 ↑5%
      Robbery
      316 ↓19%
      144 ↑2%
      Shoplifting
      870 ↑25%
      204 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      904 ↑5%
      99 ↑24%
      Bicycle Theft
      244 ↓19%
      19 ↓47%
      Possession of Weapons
      53 ↑6%
      31 ↓16%
      Other Crime
      98 ↓14%
      100 ↓12%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Surrey Docks safer than West Thamesmead?

      Surrey Docks has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 12,360 crimes in the last 12 months. West Thamesmead has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 5,505 crimes. Surrey Docks scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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 Thamesmead shows +3.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Surrey Docks, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,892 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 Surrey Docks and West Thamesmead?

      Surrey Docks recorded 2,820 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 Surrey Docks vs West Thamesmead?

      Violent crime in Surrey Docks totalled 2,892 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 Surrey Docks and West Thamesmead 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 Thamesmead recorded 5,297 crimes previously (now 5,505, +3.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Surrey Docks 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. Surrey Docks has a resolution rate of 38.2% and West Thamesmead has 22.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Surrey Docks and West Thamesmead?

      Surrey Docks 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 Surrey Docks 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 Surrey Docks or West Thamesmead on a crime map?

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

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