Old Kent Road vs Ruislip

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
      14/100
      Ruislip Metropolitan Police Service

      Old Kent Road vs Ruislip 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
      14/100
      High Crime
      Ruislip
      Metropolitan Police Service
      895 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.1% trend
      22.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Old Kent Road
      B Ruislip
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      14/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      14,686
      895
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14,696
      828
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.1%
      ↑8.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      22.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Old Kent Road
      B Ruislip
      Violent Crime
      3,657 ↑6%
      190 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,401 ↑2%
      218 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      1,148 ↑1%
      56 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      879 ↓3%
      86 ↓4%
      Burglary
      786 ↑1%
      43 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      681 ↓2%
      49 ↓4%
      Drugs
      756 ↑23%
      54 ↑286%
      Public Order
      703 ↑11%
      55 ↑2%
      Robbery
      540 ↓3%
      19 ↑58%
      Shoplifting
      509 ↓52%
      91 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      1,038 ↓1%
      11 ↓48%
      Bicycle Theft
      308 ↑11%
      2 ↓60%
      Possession of Weapons
      124 ↑75%
      4 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      156 ↑14%
      17 ↑113%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Old Kent Road safer than Ruislip?

      Old Kent Road has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,686 crimes in the last 12 months. Ruislip has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) with 895 crimes. Ruislip scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Ruislip shows +8.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Old Kent Road, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,657 incidents). In Ruislip, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (218 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Old Kent Road recorded 3,401 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ruislip recorded 218. 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 Ruislip?

      Violent crime in Old Kent Road totalled 3,657 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 190 in Ruislip. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Old Kent Road and Ruislip 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%). Ruislip recorded 828 crimes previously (now 895, +8.1%).

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

      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 Ruislip has 22.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Old Kent Road and Ruislip?

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

      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 Ruislip on a crime map?

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