Bowes vs Catford South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Bowes Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Catford South Metropolitan Police Service

      Bowes vs Catford South Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Bowes
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,906 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.8% trend
      30.1% 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 Bowes
      B Catford South
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,906
      7,908
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,252
      8,327
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.8%
      ↓5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.1%
      27.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bowes
      B Catford South
      Violent Crime
      1,809 ↓1%
      2,469 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,584 ↑5%
      1,527 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      443 ↓8%
      489 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      842 ↑0%
      627 ↓32%
      Burglary
      321 ↓18%
      256 ↓28%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      391 ↑8%
      479 ↑1%
      Drugs
      426 ↑46%
      454 ↑12%
      Public Order
      305 ↓12%
      470 ↓5%
      Robbery
      165 ↓4%
      207 ↑10%
      Shoplifting
      244 ↓65%
      545 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      206 ↑7%
      157 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      24 ↓29%
      39 ↓49%
      Possession of Weapons
      52 ↑27%
      84 ↑71%
      Other Crime
      94 ↑38%
      105 ↑30%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bowes is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bowes safer than Catford South?

      Bowes has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,906 crimes in the last 12 months. Catford South has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 7,908 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bowes vs Catford South?

      Bowes shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.8% — 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 Bowes and Catford South?

      In Bowes, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,809 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 Bowes and Catford South?

      Bowes recorded 1,584 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 Bowes vs Catford South?

      Violent crime in Bowes totalled 1,809 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 Bowes and Catford South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bowes recorded 7,252 crimes (now 6,906, a change of -4.8%). Catford South recorded 8,327 crimes previously (now 7,908, -5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bowes 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. Bowes has a resolution rate of 30.1% and Catford South has 27.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bowes and Catford South?

      Bowes 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 Bowes 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 Bowes or Catford South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bowes 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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