Bullsmoor vs Maypole & Leyton Cross

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Bullsmoor Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Maypole & Leyton Cross Kent Police

      Bullsmoor vs Maypole & Leyton Cross Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Bullsmoor
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,386 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.7% trend
      24.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Maypole & Leyton Cross
      Kent Police
      233 crimes / 12m
      ↓9% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bullsmoor
      B Maypole & Leyton Cross
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,386
      233
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,855
      256
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.7%
      ↓9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.9%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bullsmoor
      B Maypole & Leyton Cross
      Violent Crime
      1,251 ↓11%
      115 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,085 ↓7%
      24 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      268 ↓17%
      15 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      396 ↓18%
      24 ↓25%
      Burglary
      227 ↑11%
      6 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      245 ↓15%
      20 ↓33%
      Drugs
      176 ↑4%
      11 ↑83%
      Public Order
      198 ↓14%
      7 ↑40%
      Robbery
      127 ↑5%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      148 ↓25%
      3
      Theft from Person
      139 ↓3%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↓45%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      39 ↑22%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      70 ↑3%
      5 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Maypole & Leyton Cross is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bullsmoor safer than Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Bullsmoor has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,386 crimes in the last 12 months. Maypole & Leyton Cross has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 233 crimes. Maypole & Leyton Cross scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bullsmoor vs Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Bullsmoor shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Maypole & Leyton Cross shows -9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bullsmoor and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      In Bullsmoor, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,251 incidents). In Maypole & Leyton Cross, it is Violent Crime (115 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bullsmoor and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Bullsmoor recorded 1,085 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Maypole & Leyton Cross recorded 24. 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 Bullsmoor vs Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Violent crime in Bullsmoor totalled 1,251 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 115 in Maypole & Leyton Cross. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bullsmoor and Maypole & Leyton Cross in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bullsmoor recorded 4,855 crimes (now 4,386, a change of -9.7%). Maypole & Leyton Cross recorded 256 crimes previously (now 233, -9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bullsmoor and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      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. Bullsmoor has a resolution rate of 24.9% and Maypole & Leyton Cross has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bullsmoor and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Bullsmoor falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Maypole & Leyton Cross is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bullsmoor and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      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 Bullsmoor or Maypole & Leyton Cross on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bullsmoor and Maypole & Leyton Cross. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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