Greenwich Creekside vs Old Kent Road

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Greenwich Creekside Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Old Kent Road Metropolitan Police Service

      Greenwich Creekside vs Old Kent Road Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Greenwich Creekside
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,650 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.9% trend
      32.9% 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 Greenwich Creekside
      B Old Kent Road
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      10,650
      14,686
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,195
      14,696
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.9%
      ↓0.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.9%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Greenwich Creekside
      B Old Kent Road
      Violent Crime
      2,757 ↑8%
      3,657 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,233 ↓3%
      3,401 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      796 ↓6%
      1,148 ↑1%
      Vehicle Crime
      496 ↓25%
      879 ↓3%
      Burglary
      474 ↓10%
      786 ↑1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      450 ↓7%
      681 ↓2%
      Drugs
      777 ↑47%
      756 ↑23%
      Public Order
      601 ↑4%
      703 ↑11%
      Robbery
      314 ↓25%
      540 ↓3%
      Shoplifting
      868 ↓29%
      509 ↓52%
      Theft from Person
      514 ↓30%
      1,038 ↓1%
      Bicycle Theft
      195 ↑3%
      308 ↑11%
      Possession of Weapons
      69 ↑35%
      124 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      106 ↓1%
      156 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Greenwich Creekside 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 Greenwich Creekside safer than Old Kent Road?

      Greenwich Creekside has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,650 crimes in the last 12 months. Old Kent Road has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 14,686 crimes. Greenwich Creekside scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Greenwich Creekside vs Old Kent Road?

      Greenwich Creekside shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.9% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Greenwich Creekside and Old Kent Road?

      In Greenwich Creekside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,757 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 Greenwich Creekside and Old Kent Road?

      Greenwich Creekside recorded 2,233 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 Greenwich Creekside vs Old Kent Road?

      Violent crime in Greenwich Creekside totalled 2,757 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 Greenwich Creekside and Old Kent Road in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Greenwich Creekside recorded 11,195 crimes (now 10,650, a change of -4.9%). Old Kent Road recorded 14,696 crimes previously (now 14,686, -0.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Greenwich Creekside 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. Greenwich Creekside has a resolution rate of 32.9% 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 Greenwich Creekside and Old Kent Road?

      Greenwich Creekside 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 Greenwich Creekside 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 Greenwich Creekside or Old Kent Road on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Greenwich Creekside 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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