Myatt's Fields vs Shirley South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Myatt's Fields Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Shirley South Metropolitan Police Service

      Myatt's Fields vs Shirley South Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Myatt's Fields
      Metropolitan Police Service
      19,896 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.9% trend
      32.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Shirley South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,295 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.5% trend
      35.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Myatt's Fields
      B Shirley South
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      19,896
      1,295
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      20,702
      1,216
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.9%
      ↑6.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.7%
      35.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Myatt's Fields
      B Shirley South
      Violent Crime
      4,961 ↑7%
      365 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,242 ↑4%
      198 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      1,448 ↓16%
      70 ↓26%
      Vehicle Crime
      786 ↓21%
      131 ↓16%
      Burglary
      799 ↓6%
      51 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      903 ↓9%
      99 ↑16%
      Drugs
      946 ↑40%
      41 ↓5%
      Public Order
      1,092 ↑1%
      66 ↑14%
      Robbery
      741 ↓19%
      21 ↑40%
      Shoplifting
      1,438 ↓34%
      221 ↑36%
      Theft from Person
      1,819 ↓4%
      7 ↓53%
      Bicycle Theft
      396 ↑5%
      7 ↑250%
      Possession of Weapons
      129 ↑29%
      4 ↓56%
      Other Crime
      196 ↑12%
      14 ↓26%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Myatt's Fields safer than Shirley South?

      Myatt's Fields has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 19,896 crimes in the last 12 months. Shirley South has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,295 crimes. Myatt's Fields scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Myatt's Fields vs Shirley South?

      Myatt's Fields shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shirley South shows +6.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Myatt's Fields and Shirley South?

      In Myatt's Fields, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,961 incidents). In Shirley South, it is Violent Crime (365 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Myatt's Fields and Shirley South?

      Myatt's Fields recorded 4,242 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shirley South recorded 198. 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 Myatt's Fields vs Shirley South?

      Violent crime in Myatt's Fields totalled 4,961 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 365 in Shirley South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Myatt's Fields and Shirley South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Myatt's Fields recorded 20,702 crimes (now 19,896, a change of -3.9%). Shirley South recorded 1,216 crimes previously (now 1,295, +6.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Myatt's Fields and Shirley South?

      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. Myatt's Fields has a resolution rate of 32.7% and Shirley South has 35.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Myatt's Fields and Shirley South?

      Myatt's Fields falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Shirley South 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 Myatt's Fields and Shirley South?

      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 Myatt's Fields or Shirley South on a crime map?

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

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