Old Kent Road vs Maypole & Leyton Cross

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Old Kent Road Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Maypole & Leyton Cross Kent Police

      Old Kent Road vs Maypole & Leyton Cross Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Old Kent Road
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,814 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.3% trend
      33.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Maypole & Leyton Cross
      Kent Police
      233 crimes / 12m
      ↓9% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Old Kent Road
      B Maypole & Leyton Cross
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      14,814
      233
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14,851
      256
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.3%
      ↓9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.2%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Old Kent Road
      B Maypole & Leyton Cross
      Violent Crime
      3,686 ↑7%
      115 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,424 ↓1%
      24 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      1,184 ↑4%
      15 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      887 ↓3%
      24 ↓25%
      Burglary
      805 ↑8%
      6 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      617 ↓10%
      20 ↓33%
      Drugs
      746 ↑13%
      11 ↑83%
      Public Order
      692 ↑9%
      7 ↑40%
      Robbery
      566 ↑2%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      526 ↓53%
      3
      Theft from Person
      1,085 ↑7%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      311 ↑11%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      126 ↑52%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      159 ↑10%
      5 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Maypole & Leyton Cross is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Old Kent Road safer than Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Old Kent Road has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,814 crimes in the last 12 months. Maypole & Leyton Cross has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 233 crimes. Maypole & Leyton Cross scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Old Kent Road vs Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Old Kent Road shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Maypole & Leyton Cross shows -9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Old Kent Road and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      In Old Kent Road, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,686 incidents). In Maypole & Leyton Cross, it is Violent Crime (115 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Old Kent Road and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Old Kent Road recorded 3,424 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Maypole & Leyton Cross recorded 24. 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 Old Kent Road vs Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Violent crime in Old Kent Road totalled 3,686 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 115 in Maypole & Leyton Cross. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Old Kent Road and Maypole & Leyton Cross in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Old Kent Road recorded 14,851 crimes (now 14,814, a change of -0.3%). Maypole & Leyton Cross recorded 256 crimes previously (now 233, -9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Old Kent Road and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      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. Old Kent Road has a resolution rate of 33.2% and Maypole & Leyton Cross has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Old Kent Road and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Old Kent Road falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Maypole & Leyton Cross is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Old Kent Road and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      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 Old Kent Road or Maypole & Leyton Cross on a crime map?

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

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