Beckenham Town and Copers Cope vs South Beddington and Roundshaw

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Beckenham Town and Copers Cope Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      South Beddington and Roundshaw Metropolitan Police Service

      Beckenham Town and Copers Cope vs South Beddington and Roundshaw Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Beckenham Town and Copers Cope
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,319 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.3% trend
      33.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      South Beddington and Roundshaw
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,812 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.9% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Beckenham Town and Copers Cope
      B South Beddington and Roundshaw
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,319
      2,812
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,212
      2,956
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.3%
      ↓4.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.8%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Beckenham Town and Copers Cope
      B South Beddington and Roundshaw
      Violent Crime
      801 ↑8%
      821 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      690 ↑8%
      539 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      215 ↑3%
      173 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      414 ↓20%
      251 ↓6%
      Burglary
      195 ↑2%
      171 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      208 ↑19%
      160 ↑4%
      Drugs
      143 ↑46%
      130 ↑81%
      Public Order
      175 ↓1%
      148 ↓15%
      Robbery
      92 ↑21%
      52 ↓10%
      Shoplifting
      262 ↑11%
      287 ↓34%
      Theft from Person
      51 ↓30%
      38 ↓22%
      Bicycle Theft
      26 ↓28%
      5 ↓64%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑7%
      5 ↓77%
      Other Crime
      31 ↑7%
      32 ↑23%
      Overall Verdict
      B South Beddington and Roundshaw is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Beckenham Town and Copers Cope safer than South Beddington and Roundshaw?

      Beckenham Town and Copers Cope has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,319 crimes in the last 12 months. South Beddington and Roundshaw has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,812 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Beckenham Town and Copers Cope vs South Beddington and Roundshaw?

      Beckenham Town and Copers Cope shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. South Beddington and Roundshaw shows -4.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Beckenham Town and Copers Cope and South Beddington and Roundshaw?

      In Beckenham Town and Copers Cope, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (801 incidents). In South Beddington and Roundshaw, it is Violent Crime (821 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Beckenham Town and Copers Cope and South Beddington and Roundshaw?

      Beckenham Town and Copers Cope recorded 690 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Beddington and Roundshaw recorded 539. 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 Beckenham Town and Copers Cope vs South Beddington and Roundshaw?

      Violent crime in Beckenham Town and Copers Cope totalled 801 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 821 in South Beddington and Roundshaw. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Beckenham Town and Copers Cope and South Beddington and Roundshaw in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Beckenham Town and Copers Cope recorded 3,212 crimes (now 3,319, a change of +3.3%). South Beddington and Roundshaw recorded 2,956 crimes previously (now 2,812, -4.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Beckenham Town and Copers Cope and South Beddington and Roundshaw?

      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. Beckenham Town and Copers Cope has a resolution rate of 33.8% and South Beddington and Roundshaw has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Beckenham Town and Copers Cope and South Beddington and Roundshaw?

      Beckenham Town and Copers Cope falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. South Beddington and Roundshaw 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 Beckenham Town and Copers Cope and South Beddington and Roundshaw?

      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 Beckenham Town and Copers Cope or South Beddington and Roundshaw on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Beckenham Town and Copers Cope and South Beddington and Roundshaw. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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