Brownswood vs Shirley South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Brownswood Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Shirley South Metropolitan Police Service

      Brownswood vs Shirley South Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Brownswood
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,799 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.8% trend
      34% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Shirley South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,295 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.5% trend
      35.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brownswood
      B Shirley South
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      15,799
      1,295
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      16,090
      1,216
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.8%
      ↑6.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34%
      35.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brownswood
      B Shirley South
      Violent Crime
      3,309 ↑14%
      365 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,911 ↑0%
      198 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      1,155 ↓14%
      70 ↓26%
      Vehicle Crime
      780 ↓18%
      131 ↓16%
      Burglary
      663 ↑0%
      51 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      686 ↑9%
      99 ↑16%
      Drugs
      1,077 ↑42%
      41 ↓5%
      Public Order
      890 ↑20%
      66 ↑14%
      Robbery
      653 ↓2%
      21 ↑40%
      Shoplifting
      555 ↓41%
      221 ↑36%
      Theft from Person
      1,610 ↓23%
      7 ↓53%
      Bicycle Theft
      271 ↓11%
      7 ↑250%
      Possession of Weapons
      103 ↑49%
      4 ↓56%
      Other Crime
      136 ↑12%
      14 ↓26%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brownswood safer than Shirley South?

      Brownswood has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 15,799 crimes in the last 12 months. Shirley South has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,295 crimes. Brownswood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brownswood vs Shirley South?

      Brownswood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shirley South shows +6.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brownswood and Shirley South?

      In Brownswood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,911 incidents). In Shirley South, it is Violent Crime (365 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brownswood and Shirley South?

      Brownswood recorded 3,911 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shirley South recorded 198. 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 Brownswood vs Shirley South?

      Violent crime in Brownswood totalled 3,309 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 365 in Shirley South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brownswood and Shirley South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brownswood recorded 16,090 crimes (now 15,799, a change of -1.8%). Shirley South recorded 1,216 crimes previously (now 1,295, +6.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brownswood and Shirley 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. Brownswood has a resolution rate of 34% and Shirley South has 35.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brownswood and Shirley South?

      Brownswood falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Shirley 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 Brownswood and Shirley 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 Brownswood or Shirley South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brownswood and Shirley 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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