Harrow Road vs Sidcup

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Harrow Road Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Sidcup Metropolitan Police Service

      Harrow Road vs Sidcup Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Harrow Road
      Metropolitan Police Service
      20,958 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.8% trend
      30.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Sidcup
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,416 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.3% trend
      28.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Harrow Road
      B Sidcup
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      20,958
      2,416
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      19,997
      2,410
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.8%
      ↑0.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.7%
      28.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harrow Road
      B Sidcup
      Violent Crime
      4,511 ↑12%
      660 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      5,218 ↑8%
      493 ↑4%
      Other Theft
      1,680 ↓8%
      163 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,282 ↓7%
      199 ↓6%
      Burglary
      1,063 ↓13%
      127 ↑34%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      929 ↓5%
      199 ↓25%
      Drugs
      1,397 ↑71%
      83 ↑51%
      Public Order
      1,013 ↑0%
      168 ↑51%
      Robbery
      569 ↓2%
      33 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      1,621 ↑20%
      204 ↓23%
      Theft from Person
      1,065 ↓22%
      33 ↑27%
      Bicycle Theft
      299 ↓11%
      7 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      146 ↑26%
      17 ↑183%
      Other Crime
      165 ↑11%
      30 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sidcup is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harrow Road safer than Sidcup?

      Harrow Road has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 20,958 crimes in the last 12 months. Sidcup has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,416 crimes. Sidcup scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Harrow Road vs Sidcup?

      Harrow Road shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sidcup shows +0.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Harrow Road and Sidcup?

      In Harrow Road, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (5,218 incidents). In Sidcup, it is Violent Crime (660 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Harrow Road and Sidcup?

      Harrow Road recorded 5,218 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sidcup recorded 493. 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 Harrow Road vs Sidcup?

      Violent crime in Harrow Road totalled 4,511 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 660 in Sidcup. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Harrow Road and Sidcup in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harrow Road recorded 19,997 crimes (now 20,958, a change of +4.8%). Sidcup recorded 2,410 crimes previously (now 2,416, +0.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harrow Road and Sidcup?

      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. Harrow Road has a resolution rate of 30.7% and Sidcup has 28.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harrow Road and Sidcup?

      Harrow Road falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Sidcup 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 Harrow Road and Sidcup?

      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 Harrow Road or Sidcup on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harrow Road and Sidcup. 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.