Battersea Park vs New Southgate

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Battersea Park Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      New Southgate Metropolitan Police Service

      Battersea Park vs New Southgate Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Battersea Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,427 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.2% trend
      33.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      New Southgate
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,148 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.2% trend
      42.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Battersea Park
      B New Southgate
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      11,427
      6,148
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,450
      6,288
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.2%
      ↓2.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.6%
      42.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Battersea Park
      B New Southgate
      Violent Crime
      2,446 ↑10%
      1,312 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,574 ↓4%
      1,260 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      956 ↓13%
      324 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,069 ↑5%
      781 ↑12%
      Burglary
      582 ↓9%
      249 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      480 ↓12%
      358 ↑28%
      Drugs
      458 ↑38%
      308 ↑74%
      Public Order
      515 ↑0%
      252 ↓10%
      Robbery
      287 ↑1%
      140 ↑10%
      Shoplifting
      836 ↓17%
      884 ↓28%
      Theft from Person
      835 ↑17%
      155 ↑22%
      Bicycle Theft
      228 ↓10%
      16 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      52 ↑63%
      29 ↑32%
      Other Crime
      109 ↑12%
      80 ↑38%
      Overall Verdict
      B New Southgate is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Battersea Park safer than New Southgate?

      Battersea Park has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,427 crimes in the last 12 months. New Southgate has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 6,148 crimes. New Southgate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Battersea Park vs New Southgate?

      Battersea Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. New Southgate shows -2.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Battersea Park and New Southgate?

      In Battersea Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,574 incidents). In New Southgate, it is Violent Crime (1,312 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Battersea Park and New Southgate?

      Battersea Park recorded 2,574 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while New Southgate recorded 1,260. 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 Battersea Park vs New Southgate?

      Violent crime in Battersea Park totalled 2,446 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,312 in New Southgate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Battersea Park and New Southgate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Battersea Park recorded 11,450 crimes (now 11,427, a change of -0.2%). New Southgate recorded 6,288 crimes previously (now 6,148, -2.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Battersea Park and New Southgate?

      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. Battersea Park has a resolution rate of 33.6% and New Southgate has 42.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Battersea Park and New Southgate?

      Battersea Park falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. New Southgate 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 Battersea Park and New Southgate?

      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 Battersea Park or New Southgate on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Battersea Park and New Southgate. 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.