Garden Suburb vs Purley and Woodcote

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Garden Suburb Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Purley and Woodcote Metropolitan Police Service

      Garden Suburb vs Purley and Woodcote Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Garden Suburb
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,654 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      35% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Purley and Woodcote
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,069 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.9% trend
      22.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Garden Suburb
      B Purley and Woodcote
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,654
      2,069
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,751
      1,991
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.6%
      ↑3.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35%
      22.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Garden Suburb
      B Purley and Woodcote
      Violent Crime
      697 ↑12%
      650 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      769 ↑5%
      384 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      258 ↓28%
      149 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      523 ↓1%
      200 ↓1%
      Burglary
      240 ↓21%
      131 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      198 ↑3%
      133 ↑1%
      Drugs
      134 ↑18%
      97 ↓11%
      Public Order
      176 ↓17%
      118 ↑5%
      Robbery
      76 ↓22%
      44 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      395 ↑66%
      97 ↑37%
      Theft from Person
      124 ↓55%
      32 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      20 ↓56%
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓33%
      8 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      38 ↑46%
      23 ↓23%
      Overall Verdict
      A Garden Suburb is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Garden Suburb safer than Purley and Woodcote?

      Garden Suburb has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,654 crimes in the last 12 months. Purley and Woodcote has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 2,069 crimes. Garden Suburb scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Garden Suburb vs Purley and Woodcote?

      Garden Suburb shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Purley and Woodcote shows +3.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Garden Suburb and Purley and Woodcote?

      In Garden Suburb, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (769 incidents). In Purley and Woodcote, it is Violent Crime (650 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Garden Suburb and Purley and Woodcote?

      Garden Suburb recorded 769 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Purley and Woodcote recorded 384. 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 Garden Suburb vs Purley and Woodcote?

      Violent crime in Garden Suburb totalled 697 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 650 in Purley and Woodcote. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Garden Suburb and Purley and Woodcote in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Garden Suburb recorded 3,751 crimes (now 3,654, a change of -2.6%). Purley and Woodcote recorded 1,991 crimes previously (now 2,069, +3.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Garden Suburb and Purley and Woodcote?

      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. Garden Suburb has a resolution rate of 35% and Purley and Woodcote has 22.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Garden Suburb and Purley and Woodcote?

      Garden Suburb falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Purley and Woodcote 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 Garden Suburb and Purley and Woodcote?

      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 Garden Suburb or Purley and Woodcote on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Garden Suburb and Purley and Woodcote. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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