Aldborough vs Penge and Cator

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Aldborough Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Penge and Cator Metropolitan Police Service

      Aldborough vs Penge and Cator Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Aldborough
      Metropolitan Police Service
      993 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.4% trend
      24.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Penge and Cator
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,537 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.6% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aldborough
      B Penge and Cator
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      993
      6,537
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,007
      6,369
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.4%
      ↑2.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.6%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aldborough
      B Penge and Cator
      Violent Crime
      376 ↑1%
      1,565 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      180 ↓12%
      1,365 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      84 ↑11%
      440 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      77 ↓5%
      691 ↓12%
      Burglary
      30 ↑15%
      290 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      74 ↑45%
      381 ↑8%
      Drugs
      40 ↓30%
      286 ↑42%
      Public Order
      66 ↑3%
      362 ↑8%
      Robbery
      15 ↑15%
      161 ↓1%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓67%
      687 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      18 ↓28%
      153 ↑20%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↓13%
      38 ↓37%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑67%
      32 ↑39%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑9%
      86 ↑34%
      Overall Verdict
      A Aldborough is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aldborough safer than Penge and Cator?

      Aldborough has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 993 crimes in the last 12 months. Penge and Cator has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 6,537 crimes. Aldborough scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aldborough vs Penge and Cator?

      Aldborough shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Penge and Cator shows +2.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aldborough and Penge and Cator?

      In Aldborough, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (376 incidents). In Penge and Cator, it is Violent Crime (1,565 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aldborough and Penge and Cator?

      Aldborough recorded 180 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penge and Cator recorded 1,365. 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 Aldborough vs Penge and Cator?

      Violent crime in Aldborough totalled 376 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,565 in Penge and Cator. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aldborough and Penge and Cator in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aldborough recorded 1,007 crimes (now 993, a change of -1.4%). Penge and Cator recorded 6,369 crimes previously (now 6,537, +2.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aldborough and Penge and Cator?

      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. Aldborough has a resolution rate of 24.6% and Penge and Cator has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aldborough and Penge and Cator?

      Aldborough falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Penge and Cator 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 Aldborough and Penge and Cator?

      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 Aldborough or Penge and Cator on a crime map?

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

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