Camberwell Green vs Plaistow South

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
      8/100
      Plaistow South Metropolitan Police Service

      Camberwell Green vs Plaistow South Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Camberwell Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,704 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.4% trend
      35.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Plaistow South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,248 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.5% trend
      30.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Camberwell Green
      B Plaistow South
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      16,704
      13,248
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      16,155
      13,179
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.4%
      ↑0.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.5%
      30.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Camberwell Green
      B Plaistow South
      Violent Crime
      4,146 ↑11%
      3,586 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,779 ↑17%
      2,751 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      1,234 ↓2%
      927 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      771 ↓10%
      1,172 ↓12%
      Burglary
      725 ↓15%
      407 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      760 ↓10%
      619 ↑8%
      Drugs
      902 ↑34%
      805 ↓1%
      Public Order
      838 ↑2%
      612 ↑12%
      Robbery
      588 ↓8%
      425 ↑10%
      Shoplifting
      1,122 ↓30%
      782 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      1,235 ↑8%
      854 ↓12%
      Bicycle Theft
      314 ↑5%
      77 ↓14%
      Possession of Weapons
      128 ↑44%
      83 ↑36%
      Other Crime
      162 ↑30%
      148 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      B Plaistow South is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Camberwell Green safer than Plaistow South?

      Camberwell Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 16,704 crimes in the last 12 months. Plaistow South has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 13,248 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Camberwell Green vs Plaistow South?

      Camberwell Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Plaistow South shows +0.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Camberwell Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,146 incidents). In Plaistow South, it is Violent Crime (3,586 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Camberwell Green recorded 3,779 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Plaistow South recorded 2,751. 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 Plaistow South?

      Violent crime in Camberwell Green totalled 4,146 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,586 in Plaistow South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Camberwell Green and Plaistow South 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%). Plaistow South recorded 13,179 crimes previously (now 13,248, +0.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Camberwell Green and Plaistow 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. Camberwell Green has a resolution rate of 35.5% and Plaistow South has 30.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Camberwell Green and Plaistow South?

      Camberwell Green falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Plaistow 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 Camberwell Green and Plaistow 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 Camberwell Green or Plaistow South on a crime map?

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