Clementswood vs New Cross Gate

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Clementswood Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      New Cross Gate Metropolitan Police Service

      Clementswood vs New Cross Gate Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Clementswood
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,926 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.1% trend
      34.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      New Cross Gate
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,594 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.4% trend
      33.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clementswood
      B New Cross Gate
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      12,926
      11,594
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      12,075
      11,645
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.1%
      ↓0.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.4%
      33.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clementswood
      B New Cross Gate
      Violent Crime
      3,663 ↑12%
      2,951 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,799 ↑8%
      2,436 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      956 ↓10%
      818 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      895 ↓11%
      670 ↓14%
      Burglary
      376 ↓9%
      680 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      615 ↑18%
      534 ↓10%
      Drugs
      715 ↑46%
      606 ↑26%
      Public Order
      657 ↑26%
      623 ↑7%
      Robbery
      384 ↑10%
      468 ↑3%
      Shoplifting
      620 ↑14%
      610 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      957 ↓4%
      799 ↓5%
      Bicycle Theft
      81 ↓35%
      192 ↓2%
      Possession of Weapons
      54 ↑2%
      92 ↑51%
      Other Crime
      154 ↑27%
      115 ↓8%
      Overall Verdict
      B New Cross Gate 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 Clementswood safer than New Cross Gate?

      Clementswood has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 12,926 crimes in the last 12 months. New Cross Gate has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 11,594 crimes. New Cross Gate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clementswood vs New Cross Gate?

      Clementswood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. New Cross Gate shows -0.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Clementswood and New Cross Gate?

      In Clementswood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,663 incidents). In New Cross Gate, it is Violent Crime (2,951 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Clementswood and New Cross Gate?

      Clementswood recorded 2,799 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while New Cross Gate recorded 2,436. 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 Clementswood vs New Cross Gate?

      Violent crime in Clementswood totalled 3,663 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,951 in New Cross Gate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Clementswood and New Cross Gate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clementswood recorded 12,075 crimes (now 12,926, a change of +7.1%). New Cross Gate recorded 11,645 crimes previously (now 11,594, -0.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clementswood and New Cross Gate?

      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. Clementswood has a resolution rate of 34.4% and New Cross Gate has 33.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clementswood and New Cross Gate?

      Clementswood falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. New Cross Gate 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 Clementswood and New Cross Gate?

      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 Clementswood or New Cross Gate on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Clementswood and New Cross Gate. 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.