Cannon Hill vs Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Cannon Hill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown Metropolitan Police Service

      Cannon Hill vs Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Cannon Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,873 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.9% trend
      35.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,261 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.2% trend
      28.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cannon Hill
      B Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,873
      2,261
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,764
      2,464
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.9%
      ↓8.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.1%
      28.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cannon Hill
      B Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown
      Violent Crime
      758 ↑3%
      674 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      610 ↑11%
      387 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      192 ↑0%
      163 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      230 ↓3%
      223 ↑10%
      Burglary
      135 ↓4%
      127 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      191 ↓6%
      123 ↓20%
      Drugs
      103 ↑37%
      115 ↓57%
      Public Order
      144 ↓19%
      123 ↑2%
      Robbery
      51 ↓27%
      58 ↑9%
      Shoplifting
      302 ↑23%
      192 ↓21%
      Theft from Person
      59 ↓20%
      33 ↓6%
      Bicycle Theft
      48 ↑60%
      5 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑100%
      8 ↓11%
      Other Crime
      38 ↑27%
      30 ↓19%
      Overall Verdict
      B Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cannon Hill safer than Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown?

      Cannon Hill has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,873 crimes in the last 12 months. Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,261 crimes. Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cannon Hill vs Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown?

      Cannon Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown shows -8.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cannon Hill and Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown?

      In Cannon Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (758 incidents). In Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown, it is Violent Crime (674 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cannon Hill and Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown?

      Cannon Hill recorded 610 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown recorded 387. 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 Cannon Hill vs Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown?

      Violent crime in Cannon Hill totalled 758 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 674 in Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cannon Hill and Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cannon Hill recorded 2,764 crimes (now 2,873, a change of +3.9%). Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown recorded 2,464 crimes previously (now 2,261, -8.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cannon Hill and Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown?

      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. Cannon Hill has a resolution rate of 35.1% and Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown has 28.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cannon Hill and Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown?

      Cannon Hill falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown 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 Cannon Hill and Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown?

      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 Cannon Hill or Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cannon Hill and Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown. 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.