Underhill vs West Ham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Underhill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Ham Metropolitan Police Service

      Underhill vs West Ham Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Underhill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,058 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.4% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Ham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      17,205 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.5% trend
      28.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Underhill
      B West Ham
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,058
      17,205
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,898
      16,616
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.4%
      ↑3.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      28.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Underhill
      B West Ham
      Violent Crime
      524 ↑0%
      3,609 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      469 ↓3%
      3,513 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      121 ↓21%
      1,491 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      142 ↓2%
      1,126 ↑8%
      Burglary
      102 ↑15%
      501 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      92 ↓23%
      601 ↑17%
      Drugs
      70 ↑67%
      872 ↑32%
      Public Order
      134 ↑34%
      706 ↓3%
      Robbery
      48 ↑92%
      549 ↓4%
      Shoplifting
      267 ↑126%
      1,850 ↑7%
      Theft from Person
      47 ↓20%
      1,935 ↓6%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑0%
      206 ↓5%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑60%
      96 ↑16%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑8%
      150 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Ham is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Underhill safer than West Ham?

      Underhill has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,058 crimes in the last 12 months. West Ham has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 17,205 crimes. West Ham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Underhill vs West Ham?

      Underhill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Ham shows +3.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Underhill and West Ham?

      In Underhill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (524 incidents). In West Ham, it is Violent Crime (3,609 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Underhill and West Ham?

      Underhill recorded 469 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Ham recorded 3,513. 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 Underhill vs West Ham?

      Violent crime in Underhill totalled 524 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,609 in West Ham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Underhill and West Ham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Underhill recorded 1,898 crimes (now 2,058, a change of +8.4%). West Ham recorded 16,616 crimes previously (now 17,205, +3.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Underhill and West Ham?

      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. Underhill has a resolution rate of 25% and West Ham has 28.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Underhill and West Ham?

      Underhill falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Ham 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 Underhill and West Ham?

      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 Underhill or West Ham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Underhill and West Ham. 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.