How are crime safety scores calculated?

Safety scores are calculated using official crime data from data.police.uk. Scores range from 0-100, where 100 is the safest. The score considers total crime volume, crime types, and population density.

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All crime data on CrimeSafe UK comes from the official UK Police API (data.police.uk), which is updated monthly by all 44 police forces in England and Wales.

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Chapel End vs Hale End and Highams Park South

Q: Is Chapel End or Hale End and Highams Park South safer?

Based on the latest crime data from July 2026, Hale End and Highams Park South and Chapel End have been compared using official police statistics. Check the safety scores above to see which area has lower crime rates.

London crime comparison • July 2026

🏆 Safer Neighbourhood

Hale End and Highams Park South

Score 21/100

Chapel End

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Comparison Summary

When comparing Chapel End and Hale End and Highams Park South, Hale End and Highams Park South is safer than Chapel End. Chapel End has a safety score of 10/100, which is considered high risk for London. Hale End and Highams Park South scores 21/100, rated as below average.

The 11-point difference indicates Hale End and Highams Park South has noticeably lower crime rates. These scores are based on official Metropolitan Police crime data from July 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is safer, Chapel End or Hale End and Highams Park South?

Hale End and Highams Park South is safer with a score of 21/100 compared to Chapel End's 10/100.

Is Chapel End a safe place to live?

Chapel End has a safety score of 10/100, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chapel End or Hale End and Highams Park South safer?

Compare the safety scores above to see which area has lower crime rates based on official July 2026 data from data.police.uk.

How are safety scores calculated?

Scores range from 0-100 (100 = safest) and consider total crime volume, crime types, and area demographics using official UK police data.

How often is the data updated?

Crime data is updated monthly from the UK Police API. Our latest data covers July 2026.

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