Golborne vs Southfields

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Golborne Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Southfields Metropolitan Police Service

      Golborne vs Southfields Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Golborne
      Metropolitan Police Service
      19,893 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.2% trend
      32.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Southfields
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,211 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.4% trend
      37.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Golborne
      B Southfields
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      19,893
      6,211
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      18,381
      5,947
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.2%
      ↑4.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.7%
      37.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Golborne
      B Southfields
      Violent Crime
      4,342 ↑9%
      1,567 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,484 ↑0%
      1,466 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      1,535 ↓3%
      564 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,183 ↑6%
      716 ↑10%
      Burglary
      955 ↓10%
      260 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      818 ↓10%
      314 ↑1%
      Drugs
      1,464 ↑66%
      219 ↑30%
      Public Order
      961 ↑8%
      349 ↑9%
      Robbery
      458 ↓17%
      102 ↑13%
      Shoplifting
      2,279 ↑71%
      309 ↑37%
      Theft from Person
      871 ↓18%
      147 ↑14%
      Bicycle Theft
      253 ↓3%
      85 ↓38%
      Possession of Weapons
      139 ↑20%
      28 ↑4%
      Other Crime
      151 ↑6%
      85 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southfields is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Golborne safer than Southfields?

      Golborne has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 19,893 crimes in the last 12 months. Southfields has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 6,211 crimes. Southfields scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Golborne vs Southfields?

      Golborne shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Southfields shows +4.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Golborne and Southfields?

      In Golborne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,484 incidents). In Southfields, it is Violent Crime (1,567 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Golborne and Southfields?

      Golborne recorded 4,484 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southfields recorded 1,466. 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 Golborne vs Southfields?

      Violent crime in Golborne totalled 4,342 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,567 in Southfields. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Golborne and Southfields in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Golborne recorded 18,381 crimes (now 19,893, a change of +8.2%). Southfields recorded 5,947 crimes previously (now 6,211, +4.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Golborne and Southfields?

      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. Golborne has a resolution rate of 32.7% and Southfields has 37.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Golborne and Southfields?

      Golborne falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Southfields 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 Golborne and Southfields?

      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 Golborne or Southfields on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Golborne and Southfields. 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.