Centenary vs Roxbourne

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Centenary Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Roxbourne Metropolitan Police Service

      Centenary vs Roxbourne Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Centenary
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,571 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      22.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Roxbourne
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,125 crimes / 12m
      ↑6% trend
      31.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Centenary
      B Roxbourne
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,571
      5,125
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,680
      4,833
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3%
      ↑6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.3%
      31.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Centenary
      B Roxbourne
      Violent Crime
      995 ↑18%
      1,403 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      732 ↓15%
      1,252 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      235 ↓4%
      294 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      368 ↓13%
      462 ↓5%
      Burglary
      354 ↑78%
      200 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      170 ↑8%
      250 ↑18%
      Drugs
      158 ↑16%
      150 ↑28%
      Public Order
      140 ↓2%
      234 ↓4%
      Robbery
      83 ↑41%
      139 ↑14%
      Shoplifting
      123 ↓72%
      431 ↓17%
      Theft from Person
      145 ↑39%
      205 ↑21%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓40%
      27 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↓20%
      21 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      43 ↑26%
      57 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Centenary is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Centenary safer than Roxbourne?

      Centenary has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,571 crimes in the last 12 months. Roxbourne has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,125 crimes. Centenary scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Centenary vs Roxbourne?

      Centenary shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Roxbourne shows +6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Centenary and Roxbourne?

      In Centenary, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (995 incidents). In Roxbourne, it is Violent Crime (1,403 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Centenary and Roxbourne?

      Centenary recorded 732 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Roxbourne recorded 1,252. 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 Centenary vs Roxbourne?

      Violent crime in Centenary totalled 995 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,403 in Roxbourne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Centenary and Roxbourne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Centenary recorded 3,680 crimes (now 3,571, a change of -3%). Roxbourne recorded 4,833 crimes previously (now 5,125, +6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Centenary and Roxbourne?

      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. Centenary has a resolution rate of 22.3% and Roxbourne has 31.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Centenary and Roxbourne?

      Centenary falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Roxbourne 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 Centenary and Roxbourne?

      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 Centenary or Roxbourne on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Centenary and Roxbourne. 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.