Northumberland Heath vs Old Coulsdon

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Northumberland Heath Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      21/100
      Old Coulsdon Metropolitan Police Service

      Northumberland Heath vs Old Coulsdon Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Northumberland Heath
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,852 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.5% trend
      29.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      21/100
      High Crime
      Old Coulsdon
      Metropolitan Police Service
      722 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.4% trend
      17.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Northumberland Heath
      B Old Coulsdon
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      21/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,852
      722
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,760
      648
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.5%
      ↑11.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.1%
      17.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northumberland Heath
      B Old Coulsdon
      Violent Crime
      1,267 ↑4%
      218 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      738 ↓3%
      192 ↑42%
      Other Theft
      257 ↑10%
      52 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      276 ↓25%
      51 ↑4%
      Burglary
      148 ↑20%
      33 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      305 ↓1%
      75 ↑27%
      Drugs
      264 ↑60%
      36 ↑80%
      Public Order
      225 ↓3%
      35 ↓8%
      Robbery
      54 ↑0%
      6 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      184 ↑10%
      1 ↓83%
      Theft from Person
      34 ↓29%
      8 ↑60%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↑88%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      30 ↑100%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      55 ↓2%
      12 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northumberland Heath safer than Old Coulsdon?

      Northumberland Heath has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,852 crimes in the last 12 months. Old Coulsdon has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) with 722 crimes. Old Coulsdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Northumberland Heath vs Old Coulsdon?

      Northumberland Heath shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Old Coulsdon shows +11.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Northumberland Heath and Old Coulsdon?

      In Northumberland Heath, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,267 incidents). In Old Coulsdon, it is Violent Crime (218 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Northumberland Heath and Old Coulsdon?

      Northumberland Heath recorded 738 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Old Coulsdon recorded 192. 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 Northumberland Heath vs Old Coulsdon?

      Violent crime in Northumberland Heath totalled 1,267 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 218 in Old Coulsdon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Northumberland Heath and Old Coulsdon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Northumberland Heath recorded 3,760 crimes (now 3,852, a change of +2.5%). Old Coulsdon recorded 648 crimes previously (now 722, +11.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northumberland Heath and Old Coulsdon?

      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. Northumberland Heath has a resolution rate of 29.1% and Old Coulsdon has 17.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Northumberland Heath and Old Coulsdon?

      Northumberland Heath falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Old Coulsdon 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 Northumberland Heath and Old Coulsdon?

      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 Northumberland Heath or Old Coulsdon on a crime map?

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

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