Old Kent Road vs Parsloes

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
      8/100
      Parsloes Metropolitan Police Service

      Old Kent Road vs Parsloes Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Old Kent Road
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,686 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.1% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Parsloes
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,582 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.8% trend
      28.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Old Kent Road
      B Parsloes
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      14,686
      6,582
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14,696
      6,773
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.1%
      ↓2.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      28.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Old Kent Road
      B Parsloes
      Violent Crime
      3,657 ↑6%
      2,341 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,401 ↑2%
      1,055 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      1,148 ↑1%
      388 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      879 ↓3%
      600 ↓8%
      Burglary
      786 ↑1%
      251 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      681 ↓2%
      440 ↑7%
      Drugs
      756 ↑23%
      346 ↑14%
      Public Order
      703 ↑11%
      308 ↓15%
      Robbery
      540 ↓3%
      259 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      509 ↓52%
      265 ↓57%
      Theft from Person
      1,038 ↓1%
      161 ↑18%
      Bicycle Theft
      308 ↑11%
      37 ↑37%
      Possession of Weapons
      124 ↑75%
      29 ↓3%
      Other Crime
      156 ↑14%
      102 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      B Parsloes is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Old Kent Road safer than Parsloes?

      Old Kent Road has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,686 crimes in the last 12 months. Parsloes has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 6,582 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Old Kent Road vs Parsloes?

      Old Kent Road shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Parsloes shows -2.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Old Kent Road and Parsloes?

      In Old Kent Road, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,657 incidents). In Parsloes, it is Violent Crime (2,341 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Old Kent Road and Parsloes?

      Old Kent Road recorded 3,401 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Parsloes recorded 1,055. 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 Parsloes?

      Violent crime in Old Kent Road totalled 3,657 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,341 in Parsloes. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Old Kent Road and Parsloes in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Old Kent Road recorded 14,696 crimes (now 14,686, a change of -0.1%). Parsloes recorded 6,773 crimes previously (now 6,582, -2.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Old Kent Road and Parsloes?

      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 33.3% and Parsloes has 28.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Old Kent Road and Parsloes?

      Old Kent Road falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Parsloes 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 Old Kent Road and Parsloes?

      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 Parsloes on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Old Kent Road and Parsloes. 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.