Longlands vs Southgate

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Longlands Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Southgate Metropolitan Police Service

      Longlands vs Southgate Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Longlands
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,269 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.2% trend
      37.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Southgate
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,830 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.2% trend
      38.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Longlands
      B Southgate
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,269
      2,830
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,297
      3,050
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.2%
      ↓7.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.6%
      38.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Longlands
      B Southgate
      Violent Crime
      658 ↑1%
      612 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      427 ↓2%
      638 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      148 ↓8%
      192 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      208 ↓9%
      468 ↓7%
      Burglary
      123 ↑41%
      222 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      174 ↓9%
      139 ↑10%
      Drugs
      66 ↑2%
      55 ↓38%
      Public Order
      146 ↑38%
      101 ↓13%
      Robbery
      43 ↑23%
      68 ↓15%
      Shoplifting
      200 ↓24%
      220 ↓39%
      Theft from Person
      29 ↑0%
      66 ↑5%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑83%
      5 ↓29%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑117%
      12 ↑71%
      Other Crime
      23 ↓32%
      32 ↑68%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southgate is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Longlands safer than Southgate?

      Longlands has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,269 crimes in the last 12 months. Southgate has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 2,830 crimes. Southgate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Longlands vs Southgate?

      Longlands shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Southgate shows -7.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Longlands and Southgate?

      In Longlands, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (658 incidents). In Southgate, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (638 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Longlands and Southgate?

      Longlands recorded 427 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southgate recorded 638. 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 Longlands vs Southgate?

      Violent crime in Longlands totalled 658 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 612 in Southgate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Longlands and Southgate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Longlands recorded 2,297 crimes (now 2,269, a change of -1.2%). Southgate recorded 3,050 crimes previously (now 2,830, -7.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Longlands and Southgate?

      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. Longlands has a resolution rate of 37.6% and Southgate has 38.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Longlands and Southgate?

      Longlands falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Southgate 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 Longlands and Southgate?

      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 Longlands or Southgate on a crime map?

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

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