Is West Heath Safe?
Crime statistics for West Heath. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.
Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 2,397 total crimes recorded in West Heath
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for West Heath — last 12 months
Explore by Month
View detailed crime data for each month in West Heath
Safest Areas Near West Heath
Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to West Heath by safety score
Compare West Heath With Nearby Areas
Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Heath safe?
West Heath has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. A total of 2,397 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 13.1% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in West Heath are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in West Heath in the last 12 months?
2,397 crimes were recorded in West Heath in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 13.1% compared to the previous 12-month period (2,758 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 808 incidents.
What is the most common crime in West Heath?
The most common crime in West Heath is Violent Crime, with 808 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 33.7% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in West Heath increasing or decreasing?
Crime in West Heath is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 13.1% — from 2,758 crimes in the previous 12 months to 2,397 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for West Heath?
West Heath has a safety score of 10 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does West Heath compare to the Metropolitan Police Service average?
West Heath has a safety score of 10/100, while the Metropolitan Police Service force area average is 9/100. West Heath is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in West Heath?
24.8% of crimes recorded in West Heath resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Metropolitan Police Service. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in West Heath?
808 violent crimes were recorded in West Heath in the last 12 months — representing 33.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 462 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for West Heath last updated?
The crime data for West Heath was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare West Heath with other areas?
You can compare West Heath with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.