New Addington North vs Squirrels Heath

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    New Addington North Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Squirrels Heath Metropolitan Police Service

      New Addington North vs Squirrels Heath Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      New Addington North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,018 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.3% trend
      24.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Squirrels Heath
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,385 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.3% trend
      40.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A New Addington North
      B Squirrels Heath
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,018
      2,385
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,935
      2,690
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.3%
      ↓11.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.2%
      40.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A New Addington North
      B Squirrels Heath
      Violent Crime
      708 ↑14%
      646 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      358 ↑17%
      476 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      117 ↓27%
      162 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      150 ↑1%
      258 ↓20%
      Burglary
      55 ↓2%
      92 ↓44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      158 ↓21%
      118 ↓17%
      Drugs
      112 ↑49%
      131 ↑54%
      Public Order
      121 ↑34%
      121 ↓3%
      Robbery
      54 ↑46%
      61 ↑17%
      Shoplifting
      111 ↓35%
      237 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      21 ↑31%
      25 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓20%
      17 ↑70%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑0%
      10 ↓29%
      Other Crime
      35 ↓3%
      31 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Squirrels Heath is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is New Addington North safer than Squirrels Heath?

      New Addington North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,018 crimes in the last 12 months. Squirrels Heath has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 2,385 crimes. Squirrels Heath scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in New Addington North vs Squirrels Heath?

      New Addington North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Squirrels Heath shows -11.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in New Addington North and Squirrels Heath?

      In New Addington North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (708 incidents). In Squirrels Heath, it is Violent Crime (646 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between New Addington North and Squirrels Heath?

      New Addington North recorded 358 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Squirrels Heath recorded 476. 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 New Addington North vs Squirrels Heath?

      Violent crime in New Addington North totalled 708 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 646 in Squirrels Heath. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in New Addington North and Squirrels Heath in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, New Addington North recorded 1,935 crimes (now 2,018, a change of +4.3%). Squirrels Heath recorded 2,690 crimes previously (now 2,385, -11.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in New Addington North and Squirrels Heath?

      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. New Addington North has a resolution rate of 24.2% and Squirrels Heath has 40.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers New Addington North and Squirrels Heath?

      New Addington North falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Squirrels Heath 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 New Addington North and Squirrels Heath?

      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 New Addington North or Squirrels Heath on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both New Addington North and Squirrels Heath. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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