Belsize vs Southgate

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Belsize Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Southgate Metropolitan Police Service

      Belsize vs Southgate Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Belsize
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,226 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.5% trend
      37.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Southgate
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,830 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.2% trend
      38.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Belsize
      B Southgate
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      12,226
      2,830
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      12,663
      3,050
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.5%
      ↓7.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.8%
      38.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Belsize
      B Southgate
      Violent Crime
      2,236 ↑19%
      612 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,497 ↑1%
      638 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      1,104 ↑7%
      192 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,016 ↓11%
      468 ↓7%
      Burglary
      877 ↑5%
      222 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      519 ↑1%
      139 ↑10%
      Drugs
      256 ↑11%
      55 ↓38%
      Public Order
      717 ↑7%
      101 ↓13%
      Robbery
      357 ↓21%
      68 ↓15%
      Shoplifting
      1,322 ↓20%
      220 ↓39%
      Theft from Person
      984 ↓32%
      66 ↑5%
      Bicycle Theft
      214 ↓1%
      5 ↓29%
      Possession of Weapons
      39 ↑22%
      12 ↑71%
      Other Crime
      88 ↑13%
      32 ↑68%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southgate is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Belsize safer than Southgate?

      Belsize has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 12,226 crimes in the last 12 months. Southgate has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 2,830 crimes. Southgate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Belsize vs Southgate?

      Belsize shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Southgate shows -7.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Belsize and Southgate?

      In Belsize, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,497 incidents). In Southgate, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (638 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Belsize and Southgate?

      Belsize recorded 2,497 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southgate recorded 638. 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 Belsize vs Southgate?

      Violent crime in Belsize totalled 2,236 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 612 in Southgate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Belsize and Southgate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Belsize recorded 12,663 crimes (now 12,226, a change of -3.5%). Southgate recorded 3,050 crimes previously (now 2,830, -7.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Belsize and 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. Belsize has a resolution rate of 37.8% and Southgate has 38.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Belsize and Southgate?

      Belsize falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. 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 Belsize and 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 Belsize or Southgate on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Belsize and 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.