Colindale South vs Selsdon Vale and Forestdale

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Colindale South Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      17/100
      Selsdon Vale and Forestdale Metropolitan Police Service

      Colindale South vs Selsdon Vale and Forestdale Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Colindale South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,098 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.4% trend
      24.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      17/100
      High Crime
      Selsdon Vale and Forestdale
      Metropolitan Police Service
      789 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.7% trend
      23.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Colindale South
      B Selsdon Vale and Forestdale
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      17/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,098
      789
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,201
      982
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.4%
      ↓19.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.8%
      23.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Colindale South
      B Selsdon Vale and Forestdale
      Violent Crime
      1,859 ↑6%
      290 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,818 ↑0%
      152 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      473 ↓14%
      43 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      548 ↓9%
      61 ↓46%
      Burglary
      385 ↓7%
      32 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      393 ↑1%
      52 ↓52%
      Drugs
      381 ↑26%
      37 ↓16%
      Public Order
      400 ↑11%
      45 ↑0%
      Robbery
      151 ↑20%
      13 ↓7%
      Shoplifting
      322 ↓47%
      37 ↓47%
      Theft from Person
      195 ↑63%
      7 ↓22%
      Bicycle Theft
      58 ↑35%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      38 ↑52%
      5 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      77 ↓4%
      14 ↓26%
      Overall Verdict
      B Selsdon Vale and Forestdale is the safer choice — scoring 17/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Colindale South safer than Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      Colindale South has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,098 crimes in the last 12 months. Selsdon Vale and Forestdale has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) with 789 crimes. Selsdon Vale and Forestdale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Colindale South vs Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      Colindale South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Selsdon Vale and Forestdale shows -19.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Colindale South and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      In Colindale South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,859 incidents). In Selsdon Vale and Forestdale, it is Violent Crime (290 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Colindale South and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      Colindale South recorded 1,818 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Selsdon Vale and Forestdale recorded 152. 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 Colindale South vs Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      Violent crime in Colindale South totalled 1,859 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 290 in Selsdon Vale and Forestdale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Colindale South and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Colindale South recorded 7,201 crimes (now 7,098, a change of -1.4%). Selsdon Vale and Forestdale recorded 982 crimes previously (now 789, -19.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Colindale South and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      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. Colindale South has a resolution rate of 24.8% and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale has 23.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Colindale South and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      Colindale South falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Selsdon Vale and Forestdale 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 Colindale South and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      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 Colindale South or Selsdon Vale and Forestdale on a crime map?

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

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