Cranham vs Maypole & Leyton Cross

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    18/100
    Cranham Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Maypole & Leyton Cross Kent Police

      Cranham vs Maypole & Leyton Cross Results

      A
      18/100
      High Crime
      Cranham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      844 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.5% trend
      28.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Maypole & Leyton Cross
      Kent Police
      233 crimes / 12m
      ↓9% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cranham
      B Maypole & Leyton Cross
      Safety Score
      18/100 High Crime
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      844
      233
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      884
      256
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.5%
      ↓9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.1%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cranham
      B Maypole & Leyton Cross
      Violent Crime
      216 ↑14%
      115 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      213 ↓4%
      24 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      51 ↑24%
      15 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      114 ↑1%
      24 ↓25%
      Burglary
      39 ↑34%
      6 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↓22%
      20 ↓33%
      Drugs
      22 ↓21%
      11 ↑83%
      Public Order
      37 ↓26%
      7 ↑40%
      Robbery
      14 ↓30%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      60 ↓49%
      3
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑30%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑20%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑183%
      5 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Maypole & Leyton Cross is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 18/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cranham safer than Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Cranham has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 844 crimes in the last 12 months. Maypole & Leyton Cross has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 233 crimes. Maypole & Leyton Cross scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cranham vs Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Cranham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Maypole & Leyton Cross shows -9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cranham and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      In Cranham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (216 incidents). In Maypole & Leyton Cross, it is Violent Crime (115 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cranham and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Cranham recorded 213 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Maypole & Leyton Cross recorded 24. 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 Cranham vs Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Violent crime in Cranham totalled 216 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 115 in Maypole & Leyton Cross. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cranham and Maypole & Leyton Cross in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cranham recorded 884 crimes (now 844, a change of -4.5%). Maypole & Leyton Cross recorded 256 crimes previously (now 233, -9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cranham and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      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. Cranham has a resolution rate of 28.1% and Maypole & Leyton Cross has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cranham and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Cranham falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Maypole & Leyton Cross is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Cranham and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      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 Cranham or Maypole & Leyton Cross on a crime map?

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

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