Lewisham Central vs Totteridge and Woodside

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Lewisham Central Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Totteridge and Woodside Metropolitan Police Service

      Lewisham Central vs Totteridge and Woodside Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Lewisham Central
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,626 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      28.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      Totteridge and Woodside
      Metropolitan Police Service
      846 crimes / 12m
      ↑42.4% trend
      27.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lewisham Central
      B Totteridge and Woodside
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      10,626
      846
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,040
      594
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.8%
      ↑42.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.2%
      27.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lewisham Central
      B Totteridge and Woodside
      Violent Crime
      3,166 ↑6%
      161 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,013 ↑5%
      160 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      826 ↓12%
      50 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      592 ↓12%
      103 ↑20%
      Burglary
      422 ↓17%
      101 ↑26%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      536 ↓1%
      27 ↑0%
      Drugs
      591 ↑36%
      193 ↑589%
      Public Order
      752 ↑3%
      24 ↓23%
      Robbery
      231 ↓25%
      8 ↑60%
      Shoplifting
      781 ↓7%
      0
      Theft from Person
      417 ↓49%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      102 ↓53%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      77 ↑83%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      120 ↑41%
      12 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lewisham Central safer than Totteridge and Woodside?

      Lewisham Central has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,626 crimes in the last 12 months. Totteridge and Woodside has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 846 crimes. Totteridge and Woodside scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lewisham Central vs Totteridge and Woodside?

      Lewisham Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Totteridge and Woodside shows +42.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lewisham Central and Totteridge and Woodside?

      In Lewisham Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,166 incidents). In Totteridge and Woodside, it is Drugs (193 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lewisham Central and Totteridge and Woodside?

      Lewisham Central recorded 2,013 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Totteridge and Woodside recorded 160. 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 Lewisham Central vs Totteridge and Woodside?

      Violent crime in Lewisham Central totalled 3,166 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 161 in Totteridge and Woodside. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lewisham Central and Totteridge and Woodside in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lewisham Central recorded 11,040 crimes (now 10,626, a change of -3.8%). Totteridge and Woodside recorded 594 crimes previously (now 846, +42.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lewisham Central and Totteridge and Woodside?

      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. Lewisham Central has a resolution rate of 28.2% and Totteridge and Woodside has 27.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lewisham Central and Totteridge and Woodside?

      Lewisham Central falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Totteridge and Woodside 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 Lewisham Central and Totteridge and Woodside?

      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 Lewisham Central or Totteridge and Woodside on a crime map?

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

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