New Southgate vs Old Malden

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
      3/100
      Old Malden Metropolitan Police Service

      New Southgate vs Old Malden 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
      3/100
      High Crime
      Old Malden
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,861 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.4% trend
      21.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A New Southgate
      B Old Malden
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,148
      1,861
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,288
      1,572
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.2%
      ↑18.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      42.1%
      21.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A New Southgate
      B Old Malden
      Violent Crime
      1,312 ↓3%
      562 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,260 ↑7%
      395 ↑40%
      Other Theft
      324 ↓21%
      112 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      781 ↑12%
      203 ↑36%
      Burglary
      249 ↓24%
      97 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      358 ↑28%
      133 ↓15%
      Drugs
      308 ↑74%
      59 ↑16%
      Public Order
      252 ↓10%
      105 ↑17%
      Robbery
      140 ↑10%
      16 ↑7%
      Shoplifting
      884 ↓28%
      100 ↑113%
      Theft from Person
      155 ↑22%
      12 ↑20%
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↓33%
      21 ↑31%
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↑32%
      12 ↑140%
      Other Crime
      80 ↑38%
      34 ↑10%
      Overall Verdict
      A New Southgate is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is New Southgate safer than Old Malden?

      New Southgate has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,148 crimes in the last 12 months. Old Malden has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,861 crimes. New Southgate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in New Southgate vs Old Malden?

      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 Malden shows +18.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In New Southgate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,312 incidents). In Old Malden, it is Violent Crime (562 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      New Southgate recorded 1,260 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Old Malden recorded 395. 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 Malden?

      Violent crime in New Southgate totalled 1,312 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 562 in Old Malden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in New Southgate and Old Malden 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 Malden recorded 1,572 crimes previously (now 1,861, +18.4%).

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

      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 Malden has 21.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers New Southgate and Old Malden?

      New Southgate falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Old Malden 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 Malden?

      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 Malden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both New Southgate and Old Malden. 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.