New Southgate vs Old Kent Road

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    New Southgate Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Old Kent Road Metropolitan Police Service

      New Southgate vs Old Kent Road Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      New Southgate
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,148 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.2% trend
      42.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Old Kent Road
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,686 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.1% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A New Southgate
      B Old Kent Road
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,148
      14,686
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,288
      14,696
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.2%
      ↓0.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.1%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A New Southgate
      B Old Kent Road
      Violent Crime
      1,312 ↓3%
      3,657 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,260 ↑7%
      3,401 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      324 ↓21%
      1,148 ↑1%
      Vehicle Crime
      781 ↑12%
      879 ↓3%
      Burglary
      249 ↓24%
      786 ↑1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      358 ↑28%
      681 ↓2%
      Drugs
      308 ↑74%
      756 ↑23%
      Public Order
      252 ↓10%
      703 ↑11%
      Robbery
      140 ↑10%
      540 ↓3%
      Shoplifting
      884 ↓28%
      509 ↓52%
      Theft from Person
      155 ↑22%
      1,038 ↓1%
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↓33%
      308 ↑11%
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↑32%
      124 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      80 ↑38%
      156 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      A 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 New Southgate safer than Old Kent Road?

      New Southgate has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,148 crimes in the last 12 months. Old Kent Road has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 14,686 crimes. New Southgate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in New Southgate vs Old Kent Road?

      New Southgate shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Old Kent Road shows -0.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in New Southgate and Old Kent Road?

      In New Southgate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,312 incidents). In Old Kent Road, it is Violent Crime (3,657 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between New Southgate and Old Kent Road?

      New Southgate recorded 1,260 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Old Kent Road recorded 3,401. 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 Southgate vs Old Kent Road?

      Violent crime in New Southgate totalled 1,312 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,657 in Old Kent Road. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in New Southgate and Old Kent Road in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, New Southgate recorded 6,288 crimes (now 6,148, a change of -2.2%). Old Kent Road recorded 14,696 crimes previously (now 14,686, -0.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in New Southgate and Old Kent Road?

      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 Southgate has a resolution rate of 42.1% and Old Kent Road has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers New Southgate and Old Kent Road?

      New Southgate falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Old Kent Road 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 Southgate and Old Kent Road?

      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 Southgate or Old Kent Road on a crime map?

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

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