Catford South vs Headstone

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Catford South Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Headstone Metropolitan Police Service

      Catford South vs Headstone 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      Headstone
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,824 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.1% trend
      27.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Catford South
      B Headstone
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,908
      3,824
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,327
      3,747
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5%
      ↑2.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.2%
      27.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Catford South
      B Headstone
      Violent Crime
      2,469 ↑6%
      1,000 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,527 ↓1%
      1,020 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      489 ↓15%
      271 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      627 ↓32%
      355 ↑3%
      Burglary
      256 ↓28%
      178 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      479 ↑1%
      196 ↑20%
      Drugs
      454 ↑12%
      189 ↑64%
      Public Order
      470 ↓5%
      193 ↑11%
      Robbery
      207 ↑10%
      80 ↓6%
      Shoplifting
      545 ↓12%
      126 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      157 ↓33%
      138 ↓12%
      Bicycle Theft
      39 ↓49%
      14 ↓52%
      Possession of Weapons
      84 ↑71%
      22 ↑83%
      Other Crime
      105 ↑30%
      42 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Catford South safer than Headstone?

      Catford South has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,908 crimes in the last 12 months. Headstone has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 3,824 crimes. Catford South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Catford South vs Headstone?

      Catford South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Headstone shows +2.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Catford South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,469 incidents). In Headstone, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,020 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Catford South recorded 1,527 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Headstone recorded 1,020. 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 Headstone?

      Violent crime in Catford South totalled 2,469 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,000 in Headstone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Catford South and Headstone 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%). Headstone recorded 3,747 crimes previously (now 3,824, +2.1%).

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

      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 Headstone has 27.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Catford South and Headstone?

      Catford South falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Headstone 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 Headstone?

      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 Headstone on a crime map?

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

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