Forest Hill vs Old Kent Road

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Forest Hill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Old Kent Road Metropolitan Police Service

      Forest Hill vs Old Kent Road Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Forest Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,166 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.8% trend
      36.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Old Kent Road
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,686 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.1% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Forest Hill
      B Old Kent Road
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,166
      14,686
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,881
      14,696
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.8%
      ↓0.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.9%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Forest Hill
      B Old Kent Road
      Violent Crime
      1,431 ↑11%
      3,657 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,129 ↑20%
      3,401 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      361 ↓10%
      1,148 ↑1%
      Vehicle Crime
      547 ↓23%
      879 ↓3%
      Burglary
      249 ↓3%
      786 ↑1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      323 ↑35%
      681 ↓2%
      Drugs
      183 ↑9%
      756 ↑23%
      Public Order
      258 ↑11%
      703 ↑11%
      Robbery
      111 ↑3%
      540 ↓3%
      Shoplifting
      324 ↑17%
      509 ↓52%
      Theft from Person
      105 ↓12%
      1,038 ↓1%
      Bicycle Theft
      53 ↓15%
      308 ↑11%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↓18%
      124 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      69 ↑44%
      156 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Forest Hill is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Forest Hill safer than Old Kent Road?

      Forest Hill has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,166 crimes in the last 12 months. Old Kent Road has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 14,686 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Forest Hill vs Old Kent Road?

      Forest Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Old Kent Road shows -0.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Forest Hill and Old Kent Road?

      In Forest Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,431 incidents). In Old Kent Road, it is Violent Crime (3,657 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Forest Hill and Old Kent Road?

      Forest Hill recorded 1,129 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Old Kent Road recorded 3,401. 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 Forest Hill vs Old Kent Road?

      Violent crime in Forest Hill totalled 1,431 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,657 in Old Kent Road. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Forest Hill and Old Kent Road in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Forest Hill recorded 4,881 crimes (now 5,166, a change of +5.8%). Old Kent Road recorded 14,696 crimes previously (now 14,686, -0.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Forest Hill and Old Kent Road?

      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. Forest Hill has a resolution rate of 36.9% and Old Kent Road has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Forest Hill and Old Kent Road?

      Forest Hill falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Old Kent Road 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 Forest Hill and Old Kent Road?

      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 Forest Hill or Old Kent Road on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Forest Hill and Old Kent Road. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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