Holland vs St Paul's Cray

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Holland Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      St Paul's Cray Metropolitan Police Service

      Holland vs St Paul's Cray Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Holland
      Metropolitan Police Service
      21,135 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.3% trend
      31.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      St Paul's Cray
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,705 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.8% trend
      33% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Holland
      B St Paul's Cray
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      21,135
      2,705
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      21,200
      2,487
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.3%
      ↑8.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.2%
      33%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Holland
      B St Paul's Cray
      Violent Crime
      4,221 ↑2%
      643 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,568 ↑5%
      506 ↑24%
      Other Theft
      2,044 ↓11%
      155 ↑12%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,086 ↓11%
      315 ↑19%
      Burglary
      915 ↓8%
      120 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      823 ↓3%
      225 ↓12%
      Drugs
      917 ↑17%
      132 ↑32%
      Public Order
      1,173 ↑1%
      154 ↑0%
      Robbery
      461 ↓7%
      60 ↑40%
      Shoplifting
      3,280 ↑28%
      307 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      1,052 ↓38%
      26 ↓4%
      Bicycle Theft
      341 ↓18%
      6 ↑20%
      Possession of Weapons
      110 ↑6%
      18 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      144 ↓8%
      38 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Holland safer than St Paul's Cray?

      Holland has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 21,135 crimes in the last 12 months. St Paul's Cray has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,705 crimes. Holland scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Holland vs St Paul's Cray?

      Holland shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Paul's Cray shows +8.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Holland and St Paul's Cray?

      In Holland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,568 incidents). In St Paul's Cray, it is Violent Crime (643 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Holland and St Paul's Cray?

      Holland recorded 4,568 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Paul's Cray recorded 506. 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 Holland vs St Paul's Cray?

      Violent crime in Holland totalled 4,221 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 643 in St Paul's Cray. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Holland and St Paul's Cray in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Holland recorded 21,200 crimes (now 21,135, a change of -0.3%). St Paul's Cray recorded 2,487 crimes previously (now 2,705, +8.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Holland and St Paul's Cray?

      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. Holland has a resolution rate of 31.2% and St Paul's Cray has 33%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Holland and St Paul's Cray?

      Holland falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. St Paul's Cray 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 Holland and St Paul's Cray?

      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 Holland or St Paul's Cray on a crime map?

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

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