Bethnal Green East vs Bethnal Green West
London crime comparison • January 2026
🏆 Safer Neighbourhood
Bethnal Green East
Score 2/100
Comparison Summary
When comparing Bethnal Green East and Bethnal Green West, Bethnal Green East is safer than Bethnal Green West. Bethnal Green East has a safety score of 2/100, which is considered high risk for London. Bethnal Green West scores 1/100, rated as high risk.
The 1-point difference suggests similar crime levels in both areas. These scores are based on official Metropolitan Police crime data from January 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is safer, Bethnal Green East or Bethnal Green West?
Bethnal Green East is safer with a score of 2/100 compared to Bethnal Green West's 1/100.
Is Bethnal Green East a safe place to live?
Bethnal Green East has a safety score of 2/100, which is high risk compared to other London neighbourhoods.
Extra caution is advised in this area.
How are these safety scores calculated?
Safety scores are based on official crime data from the Metropolitan Police.
Each neighbourhood is ranked against all other UK neighbourhoods, with 100 being the safest and 0 the least safe.
Scores account for violent crime, property crime, and anti-social behaviour.