Cliftonville West vs Maypole & Leyton Cross

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Cliftonville West Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Maypole & Leyton Cross Kent Police

      Cliftonville West vs Maypole & Leyton Cross Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Cliftonville West
      Kent Police
      2,156 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.9% trend
      29.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Maypole & Leyton Cross
      Kent Police
      939 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.5% trend
      26.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cliftonville West
      B Maypole & Leyton Cross
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,156
      939
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,926
      944
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.9%
      ↓0.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.1%
      26.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cliftonville West
      B Maypole & Leyton Cross
      Violent Crime
      883 ↑1%
      341 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      438 ↑39%
      116 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      116 ↓11%
      51 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      71 ↑11%
      79 ↓43%
      Burglary
      34 ↓8%
      27 ↓4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      155 ↓12%
      108 ↑1%
      Drugs
      110 ↑69%
      42 ↑50%
      Public Order
      121 ↑15%
      28 ↓22%
      Robbery
      21 ↑75%
      6 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      98 ↑100%
      75 ↑53%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑43%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↑78%
      2 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↑42%
      17 ↑240%
      Other Crime
      49 ↓13%
      45 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Maypole & Leyton Cross is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cliftonville West safer than Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Cliftonville West has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,156 crimes in the last 12 months. Maypole & Leyton Cross has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 939 crimes. Maypole & Leyton Cross scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cliftonville West vs Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Cliftonville West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Maypole & Leyton Cross shows -0.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cliftonville West and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      In Cliftonville West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (883 incidents). In Maypole & Leyton Cross, it is Violent Crime (341 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cliftonville West and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Cliftonville West recorded 438 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Maypole & Leyton Cross recorded 116. 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 Cliftonville West vs Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Violent crime in Cliftonville West totalled 883 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 341 in Maypole & Leyton Cross. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cliftonville West and Maypole & Leyton Cross in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cliftonville West recorded 1,926 crimes (now 2,156, a change of +11.9%). Maypole & Leyton Cross recorded 944 crimes previously (now 939, -0.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cliftonville West and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      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. Cliftonville West has a resolution rate of 29.1% and Maypole & Leyton Cross has 26.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cliftonville West and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Cliftonville West falls within the Kent Police boundary. Maypole & Leyton Cross is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Cliftonville West and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      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 Cliftonville West or Maypole & Leyton Cross on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cliftonville West and Maypole & Leyton Cross. 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.