Finsbury Park vs Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Finsbury Park Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown Metropolitan Police Service

      Finsbury Park vs Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Finsbury Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      18,533 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      31.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,261 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.2% trend
      28.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Finsbury Park
      B Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      18,533
      2,261
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      18,665
      2,464
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.7%
      ↓8.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.8%
      28.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Finsbury Park
      B Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown
      Violent Crime
      3,648 ↑11%
      674 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,643 ↓6%
      387 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      1,340 ↓16%
      163 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,094 ↓12%
      223 ↑10%
      Burglary
      828 ↓6%
      127 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      812 ↑12%
      123 ↓20%
      Drugs
      1,201 ↑70%
      115 ↓57%
      Public Order
      1,042 ↑21%
      123 ↑2%
      Robbery
      696 ↓3%
      58 ↑9%
      Shoplifting
      904 ↓19%
      192 ↓21%
      Theft from Person
      1,716 ↓16%
      33 ↓6%
      Bicycle Theft
      314 ↓16%
      5 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      120 ↑64%
      8 ↓11%
      Other Crime
      175 ↑34%
      30 ↓19%
      Overall Verdict
      B Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Finsbury Park safer than Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown?

      Finsbury Park has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 18,533 crimes in the last 12 months. Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,261 crimes. Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Finsbury Park vs Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown?

      Finsbury Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown shows -8.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Finsbury Park and Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown?

      In Finsbury Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,643 incidents). In Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown, it is Violent Crime (674 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Finsbury Park and Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown?

      Finsbury Park recorded 4,643 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown recorded 387. 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 Finsbury Park vs Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown?

      Violent crime in Finsbury Park totalled 3,648 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 674 in Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Finsbury Park and Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Finsbury Park recorded 18,665 crimes (now 18,533, a change of -0.7%). Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown recorded 2,464 crimes previously (now 2,261, -8.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Finsbury Park and Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown?

      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. Finsbury Park has a resolution rate of 31.8% and Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown has 28.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Finsbury Park and Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown?

      Finsbury Park falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown 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 Finsbury Park and Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown?

      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 Finsbury Park or Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Finsbury Park and Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown. 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.