Goodmayes vs Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Goodmayes Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown Metropolitan Police Service

      Goodmayes vs Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Goodmayes
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,943 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.1% trend
      35.7% 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 Goodmayes
      B Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,943
      2,261
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,345
      2,464
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.1%
      ↓8.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.7%
      28.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Goodmayes
      B Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown
      Violent Crime
      2,520 ↑12%
      674 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,513 ↑2%
      387 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      500 ↑3%
      163 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      782 ↑5%
      223 ↑10%
      Burglary
      313 ↓16%
      127 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      403 ↑2%
      123 ↓20%
      Drugs
      385 ↑33%
      115 ↓57%
      Public Order
      359 ↓5%
      123 ↑2%
      Robbery
      203 ↑20%
      58 ↑9%
      Shoplifting
      562 ↑35%
      192 ↓21%
      Theft from Person
      194 ↑3%
      33 ↓6%
      Bicycle Theft
      63 ↑47%
      5 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      42 ↑68%
      8 ↓11%
      Other Crime
      104 ↓6%
      30 ↓19%
      Overall Verdict
      B Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Goodmayes safer than Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown?

      Goodmayes has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,943 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 Goodmayes vs Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown?

      Goodmayes shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.1% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Goodmayes and Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown?

      In Goodmayes, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,520 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 Goodmayes and Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown?

      Goodmayes recorded 1,513 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 Goodmayes vs Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown?

      Violent crime in Goodmayes totalled 2,520 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 Goodmayes and Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Goodmayes recorded 7,345 crimes (now 7,943, a change of +8.1%). Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown recorded 2,464 crimes previously (now 2,261, -8.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Goodmayes 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. Goodmayes has a resolution rate of 35.7% 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 Goodmayes and Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown?

      Goodmayes 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 Goodmayes 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 Goodmayes or Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Goodmayes 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.