Northbury vs Selsdon Vale and Forestdale

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Northbury Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      17/100
      Selsdon Vale and Forestdale Metropolitan Police Service

      Northbury vs Selsdon Vale and Forestdale Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Northbury
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,799 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      33.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      17/100
      High Crime
      Selsdon Vale and Forestdale
      Metropolitan Police Service
      789 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.7% trend
      23.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Northbury
      B Selsdon Vale and Forestdale
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      17/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      10,799
      789
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      10,874
      982
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.7%
      ↓19.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.9%
      23.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northbury
      B Selsdon Vale and Forestdale
      Violent Crime
      3,284 ↑10%
      290 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,270 ↓2%
      152 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      715 ↓25%
      43 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      794 ↓12%
      61 ↓46%
      Burglary
      308 ↓19%
      32 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      523 ↓4%
      52 ↓52%
      Drugs
      743 ↑52%
      37 ↓16%
      Public Order
      591 ↑18%
      45 ↑0%
      Robbery
      384 ↑0%
      13 ↓7%
      Shoplifting
      407 ↓21%
      37 ↓47%
      Theft from Person
      531 ↓18%
      7 ↓22%
      Bicycle Theft
      62 ↓9%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      59 ↓2%
      5 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      128 ↑5%
      14 ↓26%
      Overall Verdict
      B Selsdon Vale and Forestdale is the safer choice — scoring 17/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northbury safer than Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      Northbury has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,799 crimes in the last 12 months. Selsdon Vale and Forestdale has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) with 789 crimes. Selsdon Vale and Forestdale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Northbury vs Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      Northbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Selsdon Vale and Forestdale shows -19.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Northbury and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      In Northbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,284 incidents). In Selsdon Vale and Forestdale, it is Violent Crime (290 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Northbury and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      Northbury recorded 2,270 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Selsdon Vale and Forestdale recorded 152. 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 Northbury vs Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      Violent crime in Northbury totalled 3,284 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 290 in Selsdon Vale and Forestdale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Northbury and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Northbury recorded 10,874 crimes (now 10,799, a change of -0.7%). Selsdon Vale and Forestdale recorded 982 crimes previously (now 789, -19.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northbury and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      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. Northbury has a resolution rate of 33.9% and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale has 23.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Northbury and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      Northbury falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Selsdon Vale and Forestdale 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 Northbury and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      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 Northbury or Selsdon Vale and Forestdale on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Northbury and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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