Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction vs Sidcup

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Sidcup Metropolitan Police Service

      Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction vs Sidcup Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,912 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.9% trend
      33.9% 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 Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction
      B Sidcup
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      13,912
      2,416
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,273
      2,410
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.9%
      ↑0.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.9%
      28.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction
      B Sidcup
      Violent Crime
      3,544 ↑7%
      660 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,856 ↓16%
      493 ↑4%
      Other Theft
      1,110 ↓11%
      163 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      742 ↓46%
      199 ↓6%
      Burglary
      524 ↓19%
      127 ↑34%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      641 ↓20%
      199 ↓25%
      Drugs
      782 ↑28%
      83 ↑51%
      Public Order
      775 ↑0%
      168 ↑51%
      Robbery
      485 ↓34%
      33 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      672 ↑12%
      204 ↓23%
      Theft from Person
      1,241 ↓2%
      33 ↑27%
      Bicycle Theft
      302 ↓4%
      7 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      100 ↑32%
      17 ↑183%
      Other Crime
      138 ↑16%
      30 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction safer than Sidcup?

      Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 13,912 crimes in the last 12 months. Sidcup has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,416 crimes. Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction vs Sidcup?

      Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.9% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction and Sidcup?

      In Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,544 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 Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction and Sidcup?

      Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction recorded 2,856 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 Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction vs Sidcup?

      Violent crime in Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction totalled 3,544 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 Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction and Sidcup in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction recorded 15,273 crimes (now 13,912, a change of -8.9%). Sidcup recorded 2,410 crimes previously (now 2,416, +0.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction 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. Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction has a resolution rate of 33.9% and Sidcup has 28.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction and Sidcup?

      Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction 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 Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction 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 Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction or Sidcup on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction and Sidcup. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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