Addiscombe West vs Catford South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Addiscombe West Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Catford South Metropolitan Police Service

      Addiscombe West vs Catford South Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Addiscombe West
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,941 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.5% trend
      23.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Catford South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,908 crimes / 12m
      ↓5% trend
      27.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Addiscombe West
      B Catford South
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      10,941
      7,908
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,454
      8,327
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.5%
      ↓5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.8%
      27.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Addiscombe West
      B Catford South
      Violent Crime
      2,996 ↑4%
      2,469 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,623 ↑2%
      1,527 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      737 ↓4%
      489 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      589 ↓22%
      627 ↓32%
      Burglary
      412 ↓8%
      256 ↓28%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      601 ↓7%
      479 ↑1%
      Drugs
      732 ↑44%
      454 ↑12%
      Public Order
      674 ↓1%
      470 ↓5%
      Robbery
      290 ↓21%
      207 ↑10%
      Shoplifting
      715 ↓38%
      545 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      326 ↓26%
      157 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      63 ↑3%
      39 ↓49%
      Possession of Weapons
      80 ↑19%
      84 ↑71%
      Other Crime
      103 ↓18%
      105 ↑30%
      Overall Verdict
      B Catford South is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Addiscombe West safer than Catford South?

      Addiscombe West has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,941 crimes in the last 12 months. Catford South has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 7,908 crimes. Catford South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Addiscombe West vs Catford South?

      Addiscombe West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Catford South shows -5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Addiscombe West and Catford South?

      In Addiscombe West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,996 incidents). In Catford South, it is Violent Crime (2,469 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Addiscombe West and Catford South?

      Addiscombe West recorded 2,623 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Catford South recorded 1,527. 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 Addiscombe West vs Catford South?

      Violent crime in Addiscombe West totalled 2,996 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,469 in Catford South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Addiscombe West and Catford South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Addiscombe West recorded 11,454 crimes (now 10,941, a change of -4.5%). Catford South recorded 8,327 crimes previously (now 7,908, -5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Addiscombe West and Catford South?

      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. Addiscombe West has a resolution rate of 23.8% and Catford South has 27.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Addiscombe West and Catford South?

      Addiscombe West falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Catford South 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 Addiscombe West and Catford South?

      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 Addiscombe West or Catford South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Addiscombe West and Catford South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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