Merton Park vs Redcliffe

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Merton Park Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Redcliffe Metropolitan Police Service

      Merton Park vs Redcliffe Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Merton Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,633 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.4% trend
      29.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Redcliffe
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,412 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      27.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Merton Park
      B Redcliffe
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,633
      16,412
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,724
      16,743
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.4%
      ↓2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.8%
      27.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Merton Park
      B Redcliffe
      Violent Crime
      964 ↑0%
      3,489 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      864 ↓1%
      3,791 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      239 ↓7%
      1,863 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      283 ↓11%
      1,328 ↓18%
      Burglary
      163 ↓5%
      842 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      216 ↓20%
      680 ↓5%
      Drugs
      154 ↑44%
      640 ↑39%
      Public Order
      216 ↓4%
      872 ↓1%
      Robbery
      66 ↓23%
      346 ↑2%
      Shoplifting
      297 ↑15%
      1,207 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      69 ↓29%
      869 ↓27%
      Bicycle Theft
      42 ↓11%
      308 ↑1%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑27%
      63 ↑17%
      Other Crime
      46 ↑0%
      114 ↓16%
      Overall Verdict
      A Merton Park is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Merton Park safer than Redcliffe?

      Merton Park has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,633 crimes in the last 12 months. Redcliffe has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 16,412 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Merton Park vs Redcliffe?

      Merton Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Redcliffe shows -2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Merton Park and Redcliffe?

      In Merton Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (964 incidents). In Redcliffe, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,791 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Merton Park and Redcliffe?

      Merton Park recorded 864 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Redcliffe recorded 3,791. 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 Merton Park vs Redcliffe?

      Violent crime in Merton Park totalled 964 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,489 in Redcliffe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Merton Park and Redcliffe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Merton Park recorded 3,724 crimes (now 3,633, a change of -2.4%). Redcliffe recorded 16,743 crimes previously (now 16,412, -2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Merton Park and Redcliffe?

      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. Merton Park has a resolution rate of 29.8% and Redcliffe has 27.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Merton Park and Redcliffe?

      Merton Park falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Redcliffe 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 Merton Park and Redcliffe?

      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 Merton Park or Redcliffe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Merton Park and Redcliffe. 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.