Longlands vs Sydenham

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
      7/100
      Sydenham Metropolitan Police Service

      Longlands vs Sydenham 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      Sydenham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,623 crimes / 12m
      ↑4% trend
      32.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Longlands
      B Sydenham
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,269
      6,623
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,297
      6,371
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.2%
      ↑4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.6%
      32.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Longlands
      B Sydenham
      Violent Crime
      658 ↑1%
      1,659 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      427 ↓2%
      1,533 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      148 ↓8%
      430 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      208 ↓9%
      621 ↓20%
      Burglary
      123 ↑41%
      291 ↑1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      174 ↓9%
      405 ↑10%
      Drugs
      66 ↑2%
      286 ↑32%
      Public Order
      146 ↑38%
      386 ↑3%
      Robbery
      43 ↑23%
      159 ↑8%
      Shoplifting
      200 ↓24%
      532 ↑46%
      Theft from Person
      29 ↑0%
      170 ↑9%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑83%
      41 ↓36%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑117%
      33 ↓6%
      Other Crime
      23 ↓32%
      77 ↑18%
      Overall Verdict
      A Longlands is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Longlands safer than Sydenham?

      Longlands has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,269 crimes in the last 12 months. Sydenham has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 6,623 crimes. Longlands scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Longlands vs Sydenham?

      Longlands shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sydenham shows +4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Longlands, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (658 incidents). In Sydenham, it is Violent Crime (1,659 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Longlands recorded 427 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sydenham recorded 1,533. 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 Sydenham?

      Violent crime in Longlands totalled 658 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,659 in Sydenham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Longlands and Sydenham 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%). Sydenham recorded 6,371 crimes previously (now 6,623, +4%).

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

      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 Sydenham has 32.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Longlands and Sydenham?

      Longlands falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Sydenham 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 Sydenham?

      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 Sydenham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Longlands and Sydenham. 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.