Tolworth vs West Heath

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Tolworth Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      West Heath Metropolitan Police Service

      Tolworth vs West Heath Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Tolworth
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,120 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.1% trend
      33.2% 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 Tolworth
      B West Heath
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,120
      2,397
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,436
      2,758
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑28.1%
      ↓13.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.2%
      24.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Tolworth
      B West Heath
      Violent Crime
      911 ↑34%
      808 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      698 ↑15%
      462 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      162 ↓16%
      165 ↑9%
      Vehicle Crime
      374 ↑91%
      191 ↓45%
      Burglary
      167 ↑55%
      116 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      235 ↑3%
      139 ↓14%
      Drugs
      143 ↑155%
      78 ↓28%
      Public Order
      161 ↑3%
      129 ↓2%
      Robbery
      40 ↑43%
      47 ↑21%
      Shoplifting
      104 ↓2%
      186 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      37 ↑54%
      14 ↓36%
      Bicycle Theft
      29 ↑26%
      6 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑200%
      17 ↑89%
      Other Crime
      41 ↑78%
      39 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Heath is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Tolworth safer than West Heath?

      Tolworth has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,120 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 Tolworth vs West Heath?

      Tolworth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28.1% — 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 Tolworth and West Heath?

      In Tolworth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (911 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 Tolworth and West Heath?

      Tolworth recorded 698 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 Tolworth vs West Heath?

      Violent crime in Tolworth totalled 911 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 Tolworth and West Heath in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Tolworth recorded 2,436 crimes (now 3,120, a change of +28.1%). West Heath recorded 2,758 crimes previously (now 2,397, -13.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Tolworth 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. Tolworth has a resolution rate of 33.2% and West Heath has 24.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Tolworth and West Heath?

      Tolworth 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 Tolworth 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 Tolworth or West Heath on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Tolworth 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.