North Richmond vs St Paul's Cray

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    North Richmond Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      St Paul's Cray Metropolitan Police Service

      North Richmond vs St Paul's Cray Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      North Richmond
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,286 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.4% trend
      35.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      St Paul's Cray
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,705 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.8% trend
      33% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Richmond
      B St Paul's Cray
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,286
      2,705
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,549
      2,487
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.4%
      ↑8.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.5%
      33%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Richmond
      B St Paul's Cray
      Violent Crime
      648 ↓3%
      643 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      766 ↑0%
      506 ↑24%
      Other Theft
      277 ↓22%
      155 ↑12%
      Vehicle Crime
      346 ↓3%
      315 ↑19%
      Burglary
      201 ↓10%
      120 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      186 ↓12%
      225 ↓12%
      Drugs
      76 ↓22%
      132 ↑32%
      Public Order
      162 ↓17%
      154 ↑0%
      Robbery
      69 ↑3%
      60 ↑40%
      Shoplifting
      334 ↓12%
      307 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      102 ↓22%
      26 ↓4%
      Bicycle Theft
      78 ↑5%
      6 ↑20%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑300%
      18 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      25 ↑9%
      38 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      A North Richmond is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Richmond safer than St Paul's Cray?

      North Richmond has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,286 crimes in the last 12 months. St Paul's Cray has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,705 crimes. North Richmond scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in North Richmond vs St Paul's Cray?

      North Richmond shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Paul's Cray shows +8.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in North Richmond and St Paul's Cray?

      In North Richmond, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (766 incidents). In St Paul's Cray, it is Violent Crime (643 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Richmond and St Paul's Cray?

      North Richmond recorded 766 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Paul's Cray recorded 506. 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 North Richmond vs St Paul's Cray?

      Violent crime in North Richmond totalled 648 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 643 in St Paul's Cray. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in North Richmond and St Paul's Cray in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Richmond recorded 3,549 crimes (now 3,286, a change of -7.4%). St Paul's Cray recorded 2,487 crimes previously (now 2,705, +8.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Richmond and St Paul's Cray?

      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. North Richmond has a resolution rate of 35.5% and St Paul's Cray has 33%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Richmond and St Paul's Cray?

      North Richmond falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. St Paul's Cray 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 North Richmond and St Paul's Cray?

      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 North Richmond or St Paul's Cray on a crime map?

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

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