Hackbridge vs New Addington South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Hackbridge Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      New Addington South Metropolitan Police Service

      Hackbridge vs New Addington South Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Hackbridge
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,989 crimes / 12m
      ↑3% trend
      28.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      New Addington South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,903 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.4% trend
      23.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hackbridge
      B New Addington South
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,989
      1,903
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,902
      1,841
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3%
      ↑3.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.4%
      23.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hackbridge
      B New Addington South
      Violent Crime
      990 ↑2%
      680 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      560 ↓2%
      382 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      160 ↑8%
      106 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      233 ↓9%
      143 ↑14%
      Burglary
      114 ↓1%
      47 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      221 ↑7%
      136 ↓26%
      Drugs
      126 ↑47%
      114 ↑43%
      Public Order
      196 ↓12%
      89 ↓1%
      Robbery
      33 ↓40%
      47 ↑57%
      Shoplifting
      231 ↑59%
      84 ↓19%
      Theft from Person
      26 ↑4%
      21 ↑91%
      Bicycle Theft
      20 ↓33%
      3 ↓40%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑21%
      17 ↑31%
      Other Crime
      62 ↑22%
      34 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hackbridge is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hackbridge safer than New Addington South?

      Hackbridge has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,989 crimes in the last 12 months. New Addington South has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,903 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hackbridge vs New Addington South?

      Hackbridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. New Addington South shows +3.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hackbridge and New Addington South?

      In Hackbridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (990 incidents). In New Addington South, it is Violent Crime (680 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hackbridge and New Addington South?

      Hackbridge recorded 560 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while New Addington South recorded 382. 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 Hackbridge vs New Addington South?

      Violent crime in Hackbridge totalled 990 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 680 in New Addington South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hackbridge and New Addington South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hackbridge recorded 2,902 crimes (now 2,989, a change of +3%). New Addington South recorded 1,841 crimes previously (now 1,903, +3.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hackbridge and New Addington South?

      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. Hackbridge has a resolution rate of 28.4% and New Addington South has 23.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hackbridge and New Addington South?

      Hackbridge falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. New Addington South 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 Hackbridge and New Addington South?

      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 Hackbridge or New Addington South on a crime map?

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

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