Crayford vs Southall Green

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Crayford Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Southall Green Metropolitan Police Service

      Crayford vs Southall Green Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Crayford
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,326 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.3% trend
      30.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Southall Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,606 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.3% trend
      30.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crayford
      B Southall Green
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,326
      8,606
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,167
      7,803
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.3%
      ↑10.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.4%
      30.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crayford
      B Southall Green
      Violent Crime
      653 ↑12%
      2,175 ↑19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      417 ↓2%
      2,289 ↑18%
      Other Theft
      128 ↓6%
      492 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      198 ↓13%
      778 ↑8%
      Burglary
      60 ↓3%
      234 ↓1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      373 ↑35%
      417 ↑34%
      Drugs
      120 ↑69%
      341 ↑25%
      Public Order
      122 ↓13%
      361 ↑0%
      Robbery
      35 ↑35%
      212 ↓10%
      Shoplifting
      153 ↓2%
      686 ↑4%
      Theft from Person
      14 ↓22%
      434 ↓5%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↓20%
      70 ↑4%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑57%
      47 ↑68%
      Other Crime
      34 ↑21%
      70 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Crayford is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crayford safer than Southall Green?

      Crayford has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,326 crimes in the last 12 months. Southall Green has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 8,606 crimes. Crayford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crayford vs Southall Green?

      Crayford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Southall Green shows +10.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crayford and Southall Green?

      In Crayford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (653 incidents). In Southall Green, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,289 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crayford and Southall Green?

      Crayford recorded 417 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southall Green recorded 2,289. 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 Crayford vs Southall Green?

      Violent crime in Crayford totalled 653 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,175 in Southall Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crayford and Southall Green in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crayford recorded 2,167 crimes (now 2,326, a change of +7.3%). Southall Green recorded 7,803 crimes previously (now 8,606, +10.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crayford and Southall Green?

      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. Crayford has a resolution rate of 30.4% and Southall Green has 30.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crayford and Southall Green?

      Crayford falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Southall Green 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 Crayford and Southall Green?

      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 Crayford or Southall Green on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crayford and Southall Green. 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.