Bowes vs Slade Green and Northend

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Bowes Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Slade Green and Northend Metropolitan Police Service

      Bowes vs Slade Green and Northend 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Slade Green and Northend
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,850 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.5% trend
      23.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bowes
      B Slade Green and Northend
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,906
      1,850
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,252
      1,958
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.8%
      ↓5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.1%
      23.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bowes
      B Slade Green and Northend
      Violent Crime
      1,809 ↓1%
      614 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,584 ↑5%
      366 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      443 ↓8%
      115 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      842 ↑0%
      142 ↓8%
      Burglary
      321 ↓18%
      49 ↓23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      391 ↑8%
      155 ↑17%
      Drugs
      426 ↑46%
      108 ↑74%
      Public Order
      305 ↓12%
      113 ↑0%
      Robbery
      165 ↓4%
      30 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      244 ↓65%
      90 ↓68%
      Theft from Person
      206 ↑7%
      13 ↓41%
      Bicycle Theft
      24 ↓29%
      5 ↓17%
      Possession of Weapons
      52 ↑27%
      18 ↑157%
      Other Crime
      94 ↑38%
      32 ↑28%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bowes safer than Slade Green and Northend?

      Bowes has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,906 crimes in the last 12 months. Slade Green and Northend has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,850 crimes. Bowes scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bowes vs Slade Green and Northend?

      Bowes shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Slade Green and Northend shows -5.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bowes and Slade Green and Northend?

      In Bowes, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,809 incidents). In Slade Green and Northend, it is Violent Crime (614 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bowes and Slade Green and Northend?

      Bowes recorded 1,584 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Slade Green and Northend recorded 366. 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 Slade Green and Northend?

      Violent crime in Bowes totalled 1,809 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 614 in Slade Green and Northend. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bowes and Slade Green and Northend 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%). Slade Green and Northend recorded 1,958 crimes previously (now 1,850, -5.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bowes and Slade Green and Northend?

      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 Slade Green and Northend has 23.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bowes and Slade Green and Northend?

      Bowes falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Slade Green and Northend 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 Slade Green and Northend?

      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 Slade Green and Northend on a crime map?

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

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