Marlborough vs New Southgate

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Marlborough Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      New Southgate Metropolitan Police Service

      Marlborough vs New Southgate Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Marlborough
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,758 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.8% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      New Southgate
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,148 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.2% trend
      42.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marlborough
      B New Southgate
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      8,758
      6,148
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,692
      6,288
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.8%
      ↓2.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      42.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marlborough
      B New Southgate
      Violent Crime
      2,039 ↑5%
      1,312 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,288 ↑5%
      1,260 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      603 ↓11%
      324 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      565 ↓6%
      781 ↑12%
      Burglary
      303 ↓13%
      249 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      404 ↑18%
      358 ↑28%
      Drugs
      472 ↑50%
      308 ↑74%
      Public Order
      444 ↓2%
      252 ↓10%
      Robbery
      212 ↑0%
      140 ↑10%
      Shoplifting
      732 ↓13%
      884 ↓28%
      Theft from Person
      523 ↓12%
      155 ↑22%
      Bicycle Theft
      53 ↓35%
      16 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      47 ↑104%
      29 ↑32%
      Other Crime
      73 ↓12%
      80 ↑38%
      Overall Verdict
      B New Southgate is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marlborough safer than New Southgate?

      Marlborough has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,758 crimes in the last 12 months. New Southgate has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 6,148 crimes. New Southgate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marlborough vs New Southgate?

      Marlborough shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. New Southgate shows -2.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marlborough and New Southgate?

      In Marlborough, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,288 incidents). In New Southgate, it is Violent Crime (1,312 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marlborough and New Southgate?

      Marlborough recorded 2,288 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while New Southgate recorded 1,260. 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 Marlborough vs New Southgate?

      Violent crime in Marlborough totalled 2,039 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,312 in New Southgate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marlborough recorded 8,692 crimes (now 8,758, a change of +0.8%). New Southgate recorded 6,288 crimes previously (now 6,148, -2.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marlborough and New 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. Marlborough has a resolution rate of 26.9% and New Southgate has 42.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marlborough and New Southgate?

      Marlborough falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. New 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 Marlborough and New 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 Marlborough or New Southgate on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marlborough and New Southgate. 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.