Island Gardens vs St Mark's and Seething Wells

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Island Gardens Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      St Mark's and Seething Wells Metropolitan Police Service

      Island Gardens vs St Mark's and Seething Wells Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Island Gardens
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,823 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      33.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      St Mark's and Seething Wells
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,875 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.5% trend
      31.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Island Gardens
      B St Mark's and Seething Wells
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      10,823
      3,875
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,148
      3,356
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.9%
      ↑15.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.5%
      31.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Island Gardens
      B St Mark's and Seething Wells
      Violent Crime
      2,812 ↑14%
      965 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,373 ↓2%
      1,023 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      811 ↓5%
      283 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      564 ↓12%
      339 ↑61%
      Burglary
      472 ↓7%
      203 ↑48%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      484 ↑6%
      191 ↓2%
      Drugs
      732 ↑42%
      177 ↑24%
      Public Order
      629 ↓2%
      221 ↑15%
      Robbery
      240 ↓36%
      48 ↑14%
      Shoplifting
      892 ↓35%
      208 ↑32%
      Theft from Person
      479 ↓13%
      83 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      165 ↓10%
      64 ↓9%
      Possession of Weapons
      59 ↑18%
      21 ↑163%
      Other Crime
      111 ↓10%
      49 ↑53%
      Overall Verdict
      A Island Gardens is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Island Gardens safer than St Mark's and Seething Wells?

      Island Gardens has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,823 crimes in the last 12 months. St Mark's and Seething Wells has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 3,875 crimes. Island Gardens scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Island Gardens vs St Mark's and Seething Wells?

      Island Gardens shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Mark's and Seething Wells shows +15.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Island Gardens and St Mark's and Seething Wells?

      In Island Gardens, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,812 incidents). In St Mark's and Seething Wells, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,023 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Island Gardens and St Mark's and Seething Wells?

      Island Gardens recorded 2,373 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Mark's and Seething Wells recorded 1,023. 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 Island Gardens vs St Mark's and Seething Wells?

      Violent crime in Island Gardens totalled 2,812 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 965 in St Mark's and Seething Wells. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Island Gardens and St Mark's and Seething Wells in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Island Gardens recorded 11,148 crimes (now 10,823, a change of -2.9%). St Mark's and Seething Wells recorded 3,356 crimes previously (now 3,875, +15.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Island Gardens and St Mark's and Seething Wells?

      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. Island Gardens has a resolution rate of 33.5% and St Mark's and Seething Wells has 31.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Island Gardens and St Mark's and Seething Wells?

      Island Gardens falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. St Mark's and Seething Wells 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 Island Gardens and St Mark's and Seething Wells?

      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 Island Gardens or St Mark's and Seething Wells on a crime map?

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

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