Coombe Vale vs New Cross Gate

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Coombe Vale Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      New Cross Gate Metropolitan Police Service

      Coombe Vale vs New Cross Gate Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Coombe Vale
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,882 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.1% trend
      26.3% 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 Coombe Vale
      B New Cross Gate
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,882
      11,594
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,277
      11,645
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.1%
      ↓0.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.3%
      33.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Coombe Vale
      B New Cross Gate
      Violent Crime
      843 ↓2%
      2,951 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      700 ↓15%
      2,436 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      181 ↓27%
      818 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      227 ↓9%
      670 ↓14%
      Burglary
      149 ↓19%
      680 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      167 ↓14%
      534 ↓10%
      Drugs
      108 ↓2%
      606 ↑26%
      Public Order
      149 ↓15%
      623 ↑7%
      Robbery
      42 ↓21%
      468 ↑3%
      Shoplifting
      151 ↓33%
      610 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      70 ↑19%
      799 ↓5%
      Bicycle Theft
      38 ↓30%
      192 ↓2%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑60%
      92 ↑51%
      Other Crime
      33 ↑32%
      115 ↓8%
      Overall Verdict
      A Coombe Vale is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Coombe Vale safer than New Cross Gate?

      Coombe Vale has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,882 crimes in the last 12 months. New Cross Gate has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 11,594 crimes. Coombe Vale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Coombe Vale vs New Cross Gate?

      Coombe Vale shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.1% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Coombe Vale and New Cross Gate?

      In Coombe Vale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (843 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 Coombe Vale and New Cross Gate?

      Coombe Vale recorded 700 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 Coombe Vale vs New Cross Gate?

      Violent crime in Coombe Vale totalled 843 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 Coombe Vale and New Cross Gate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Coombe Vale recorded 3,277 crimes (now 2,882, a change of -12.1%). New Cross Gate recorded 11,645 crimes previously (now 11,594, -0.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Coombe Vale 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. Coombe Vale has a resolution rate of 26.3% 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 Coombe Vale and New Cross Gate?

      Coombe Vale 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 Coombe Vale 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 Coombe Vale or New Cross Gate on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Coombe Vale 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.