Kingston Gate vs Old Coulsdon

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Kingston Gate Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      21/100
      Old Coulsdon Metropolitan Police Service

      Kingston Gate vs Old Coulsdon Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Kingston Gate
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,741 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.6% trend
      35.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      21/100
      High Crime
      Old Coulsdon
      Metropolitan Police Service
      722 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.4% trend
      17.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kingston Gate
      B Old Coulsdon
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      21/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,741
      722
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,853
      648
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.6%
      ↑11.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.8%
      17.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kingston Gate
      B Old Coulsdon
      Violent Crime
      1,512 ↑3%
      218 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,404 ↓3%
      192 ↑42%
      Other Theft
      450 ↓24%
      52 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      249 ↓20%
      51 ↑4%
      Burglary
      183 ↓9%
      33 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      295 ↑13%
      75 ↑27%
      Drugs
      362 ↑35%
      36 ↑80%
      Public Order
      431 ↑30%
      35 ↓8%
      Robbery
      109 ↓7%
      6 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      1,205 ↑11%
      1 ↓83%
      Theft from Person
      301 ↓35%
      8 ↑60%
      Bicycle Theft
      141 ↓39%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      36 ↑44%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      63 ↑75%
      12 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kingston Gate safer than Old Coulsdon?

      Kingston Gate has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,741 crimes in the last 12 months. Old Coulsdon has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) with 722 crimes. Old Coulsdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kingston Gate vs Old Coulsdon?

      Kingston Gate shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Old Coulsdon shows +11.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kingston Gate and Old Coulsdon?

      In Kingston Gate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,512 incidents). In Old Coulsdon, it is Violent Crime (218 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kingston Gate and Old Coulsdon?

      Kingston Gate recorded 1,404 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Old Coulsdon recorded 192. 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 Kingston Gate vs Old Coulsdon?

      Violent crime in Kingston Gate totalled 1,512 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 218 in Old Coulsdon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kingston Gate and Old Coulsdon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kingston Gate recorded 6,853 crimes (now 6,741, a change of -1.6%). Old Coulsdon recorded 648 crimes previously (now 722, +11.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingston Gate and Old Coulsdon?

      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. Kingston Gate has a resolution rate of 35.8% and Old Coulsdon has 17.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kingston Gate and Old Coulsdon?

      Kingston Gate falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Old Coulsdon 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 Kingston Gate and Old Coulsdon?

      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 Kingston Gate or Old Coulsdon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kingston Gate and Old Coulsdon. 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.