Underhill vs West Heath

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Underhill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      West Heath Metropolitan Police Service

      Underhill vs West Heath 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
      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 Underhill
      B West Heath
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,058
      2,397
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,898
      2,758
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.4%
      ↓13.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      24.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Underhill
      B West Heath
      Violent Crime
      524 ↑0%
      808 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      469 ↓3%
      462 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      121 ↓21%
      165 ↑9%
      Vehicle Crime
      142 ↓2%
      191 ↓45%
      Burglary
      102 ↑15%
      116 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      92 ↓23%
      139 ↓14%
      Drugs
      70 ↑67%
      78 ↓28%
      Public Order
      134 ↑34%
      129 ↓2%
      Robbery
      48 ↑92%
      47 ↑21%
      Shoplifting
      267 ↑126%
      186 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      47 ↓20%
      14 ↓36%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑0%
      6 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑60%
      17 ↑89%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑8%
      39 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Underhill safer than West Heath?

      Underhill has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,058 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 Underhill vs West Heath?

      Underhill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.4% — 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 Underhill and West Heath?

      In Underhill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (524 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 Underhill and West Heath?

      Underhill recorded 469 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 Underhill vs West Heath?

      Violent crime in Underhill totalled 524 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 Underhill and West Heath 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 Heath recorded 2,758 crimes previously (now 2,397, -13.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Underhill 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. Underhill has a resolution rate of 25% and West Heath has 24.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Underhill and West Heath?

      Underhill 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 Underhill 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 Underhill or West Heath on a crime map?

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