Catford South vs Fairfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Catford South Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Fairfield Metropolitan Police Service

      Catford South vs Fairfield Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Catford South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,908 crimes / 12m
      ↓5% trend
      27.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Fairfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,782 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.7% trend
      25.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Catford South
      B Fairfield
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,908
      14,782
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,327
      15,194
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5%
      ↓2.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.2%
      25.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Catford South
      B Fairfield
      Violent Crime
      2,469 ↑6%
      3,826 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,527 ↓1%
      3,362 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      489 ↓15%
      939 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      627 ↓32%
      795 ↓12%
      Burglary
      256 ↓28%
      533 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      479 ↑1%
      755 ↓8%
      Drugs
      454 ↑12%
      982 ↑11%
      Public Order
      470 ↓5%
      878 ↑0%
      Robbery
      207 ↑10%
      419 ↓20%
      Shoplifting
      545 ↓12%
      1,504 ↓7%
      Theft from Person
      157 ↓33%
      430 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      39 ↓49%
      85 ↓7%
      Possession of Weapons
      84 ↑71%
      120 ↑36%
      Other Crime
      105 ↑30%
      154 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      A Catford South is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Catford South safer than Fairfield?

      Catford South has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,908 crimes in the last 12 months. Fairfield has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 14,782 crimes. Catford South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Catford South vs Fairfield?

      Catford South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Fairfield shows -2.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Catford South and Fairfield?

      In Catford South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,469 incidents). In Fairfield, it is Violent Crime (3,826 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Catford South and Fairfield?

      Catford South recorded 1,527 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fairfield recorded 3,362. 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 Catford South vs Fairfield?

      Violent crime in Catford South totalled 2,469 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,826 in Fairfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Catford South and Fairfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Catford South recorded 8,327 crimes (now 7,908, a change of -5%). Fairfield recorded 15,194 crimes previously (now 14,782, -2.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Catford South and Fairfield?

      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. Catford South has a resolution rate of 27.2% and Fairfield has 25.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Catford South and Fairfield?

      Catford South falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Fairfield 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 Catford South and Fairfield?

      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 Catford South or Fairfield on a crime map?

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

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