New Addington South vs Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    New Addington South Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount Kent Police

      New Addington South vs Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      New Addington South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,842 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.2% trend
      25.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
      Kent Police
      130 crimes / 12m
      ↓28.6% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A New Addington South
      B Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,842
      130
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,903
      182
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.2%
      ↓28.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.5%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A New Addington South
      B Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
      Violent Crime
      691 ↑3%
      39 ↓32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      367 ↑11%
      31 ↑29%
      Other Theft
      118 ↓13%
      12 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      147 ↑11%
      13 ↓28%
      Burglary
      36 ↓43%
      7 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      110 ↓41%
      11 ↓50%
      Drugs
      91 ↓17%
      2 ↓67%
      Public Order
      97 ↑11%
      7 ↑0%
      Robbery
      38 ↑3%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      69 ↓22%
      1 ↓86%
      Theft from Person
      22 ↑120%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓40%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑80%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      35 ↑0%
      6 ↓60%
      Overall Verdict
      B Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is New Addington South safer than Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      New Addington South has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,842 crimes in the last 12 months. Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 130 crimes. Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in New Addington South vs Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      New Addington South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount shows -28.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in New Addington South and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      In New Addington South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (691 incidents). In Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount, it is Violent Crime (39 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between New Addington South and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      New Addington South recorded 367 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount recorded 31. 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 South vs Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      Violent crime in New Addington South totalled 691 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 39 in Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in New Addington South and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, New Addington South recorded 1,903 crimes (now 1,842, a change of -3.2%). Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount recorded 182 crimes previously (now 130, -28.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in New Addington South and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      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 South has a resolution rate of 25.5% and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers New Addington South and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      New Addington South falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare New Addington South and Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount?

      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 South or Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount on a crime map?

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

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