Longbridge vs South Balham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Longbridge Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      South Balham Metropolitan Police Service

      Longbridge vs South Balham Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Longbridge
      Metropolitan Police Service
      9,283 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.3% trend
      33.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      South Balham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,862 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.4% trend
      36.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Longbridge
      B South Balham
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      9,283
      8,862
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      9,308
      8,491
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.3%
      ↑4.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.9%
      36.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Longbridge
      B South Balham
      Violent Crime
      2,856 ↑10%
      1,946 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,934 ↑3%
      2,011 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      587 ↓26%
      673 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      658 ↓18%
      787 ↓13%
      Burglary
      299 ↓15%
      438 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      449 ↑3%
      497 ↑18%
      Drugs
      580 ↑43%
      244 ↑43%
      Public Order
      508 ↑9%
      450 ↓8%
      Robbery
      381 ↑10%
      205 ↓36%
      Shoplifting
      383 ↓20%
      1,006 ↑41%
      Theft from Person
      435 ↓21%
      323 ↓13%
      Bicycle Theft
      51 ↑2%
      150 ↑9%
      Possession of Weapons
      50 ↑6%
      40 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      112 ↑18%
      92 ↑42%
      Overall Verdict
      B South Balham is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Longbridge safer than South Balham?

      Longbridge has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 9,283 crimes in the last 12 months. South Balham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 8,862 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Longbridge vs South Balham?

      Longbridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. South Balham shows +4.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Longbridge and South Balham?

      In Longbridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,856 incidents). In South Balham, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,011 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Longbridge and South Balham?

      Longbridge recorded 1,934 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Balham recorded 2,011. 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 Longbridge vs South Balham?

      Violent crime in Longbridge totalled 2,856 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,946 in South Balham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Longbridge and South Balham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Longbridge recorded 9,308 crimes (now 9,283, a change of -0.3%). South Balham recorded 8,491 crimes previously (now 8,862, +4.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Longbridge and South Balham?

      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. Longbridge has a resolution rate of 33.9% and South Balham has 36.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Longbridge and South Balham?

      Longbridge falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. South Balham 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 Longbridge and South Balham?

      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 Longbridge or South Balham on a crime map?

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

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