Camberwell Green vs Churchfields

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Camberwell Green Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Churchfields Metropolitan Police Service

      Camberwell Green vs Churchfields Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Camberwell Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,704 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.4% trend
      35.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Churchfields
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,081 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.2% trend
      34.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Camberwell Green
      B Churchfields
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      16,704
      3,081
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      16,155
      3,430
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.4%
      ↓10.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.5%
      34.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Camberwell Green
      B Churchfields
      Violent Crime
      4,146 ↑11%
      720 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,779 ↑17%
      579 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      1,234 ↓2%
      270 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      771 ↓10%
      399 ↓24%
      Burglary
      725 ↓15%
      188 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      760 ↓10%
      133 ↓25%
      Drugs
      902 ↑34%
      122 ↓20%
      Public Order
      838 ↑2%
      150 ↓5%
      Robbery
      588 ↓8%
      114 ↑19%
      Shoplifting
      1,122 ↓30%
      274 ↓18%
      Theft from Person
      1,235 ↑8%
      65 ↓23%
      Bicycle Theft
      314 ↑5%
      13 ↓41%
      Possession of Weapons
      128 ↑44%
      16 ↑23%
      Other Crime
      162 ↑30%
      38 ↓12%
      Overall Verdict
      B Churchfields is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Camberwell Green safer than Churchfields?

      Camberwell Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 16,704 crimes in the last 12 months. Churchfields has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 3,081 crimes. Churchfields scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Camberwell Green vs Churchfields?

      Camberwell Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Churchfields shows -10.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Camberwell Green and Churchfields?

      In Camberwell Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,146 incidents). In Churchfields, it is Violent Crime (720 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Camberwell Green and Churchfields?

      Camberwell Green recorded 3,779 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Churchfields recorded 579. 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 Camberwell Green vs Churchfields?

      Violent crime in Camberwell Green totalled 4,146 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 720 in Churchfields. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Camberwell Green and Churchfields in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Camberwell Green recorded 16,155 crimes (now 16,704, a change of +3.4%). Churchfields recorded 3,430 crimes previously (now 3,081, -10.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Camberwell Green and Churchfields?

      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. Camberwell Green has a resolution rate of 35.5% and Churchfields has 34.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Camberwell Green and Churchfields?

      Camberwell Green falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Churchfields 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 Camberwell Green and Churchfields?

      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 Camberwell Green or Churchfields on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Camberwell Green and Churchfields. 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.