Markhouse vs St Mary Cray

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Markhouse Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      St Mary Cray Metropolitan Police Service

      Markhouse vs St Mary Cray Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Markhouse
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,776 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.6% trend
      28.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      St Mary Cray
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,051 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.4% trend
      33.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Markhouse
      B St Mary Cray
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      11,776
      3,051
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      12,748
      2,980
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.6%
      ↑2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.9%
      33.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Markhouse
      B St Mary Cray
      Violent Crime
      2,672 ↑6%
      747 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,801 ↓5%
      593 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      975 ↓13%
      161 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      840 ↓36%
      313 ↓4%
      Burglary
      430 ↓18%
      113 ↑2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      591 ↓9%
      270 ↓14%
      Drugs
      733 ↑51%
      110 ↑12%
      Public Order
      642 ↑7%
      174 ↑24%
      Robbery
      347 ↓25%
      73 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      452 ↑1%
      392 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      949 ↓27%
      34 ↓11%
      Bicycle Theft
      152 ↓28%
      11 ↑57%
      Possession of Weapons
      60 ↓2%
      25 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      132 ↑33%
      35 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Markhouse safer than St Mary Cray?

      Markhouse has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,776 crimes in the last 12 months. St Mary Cray has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,051 crimes. Markhouse scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Markhouse vs St Mary Cray?

      Markhouse shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Mary Cray shows +2.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Markhouse and St Mary Cray?

      In Markhouse, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,801 incidents). In St Mary Cray, it is Violent Crime (747 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Markhouse and St Mary Cray?

      Markhouse recorded 2,801 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Mary Cray recorded 593. 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 Markhouse vs St Mary Cray?

      Violent crime in Markhouse totalled 2,672 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 747 in St Mary Cray. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Markhouse and St Mary Cray in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Markhouse recorded 12,748 crimes (now 11,776, a change of -7.6%). St Mary Cray recorded 2,980 crimes previously (now 3,051, +2.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Markhouse and St Mary Cray?

      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. Markhouse has a resolution rate of 28.9% and St Mary Cray has 33.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Markhouse and St Mary Cray?

      Markhouse falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. St Mary Cray 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 Markhouse and St Mary Cray?

      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 Markhouse or St Mary Cray on a crime map?

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

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