Old Kent Road vs Surbiton Hill

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
      3/100
      Surbiton Hill Metropolitan Police Service

      Old Kent Road vs Surbiton Hill 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
      3/100
      High Crime
      Surbiton Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,749 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.4% trend
      31.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Old Kent Road
      B Surbiton Hill
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      14,686
      3,749
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14,696
      2,967
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.1%
      ↑26.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      31.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Old Kent Road
      B Surbiton Hill
      Violent Crime
      3,657 ↑6%
      1,072 ↑34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,401 ↑2%
      820 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      1,148 ↑1%
      222 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      879 ↓3%
      392 ↑88%
      Burglary
      786 ↑1%
      200 ↑36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      681 ↓2%
      238 ↑11%
      Drugs
      756 ↑23%
      170 ↑87%
      Public Order
      703 ↑11%
      219 ↑4%
      Robbery
      540 ↓3%
      46 ↑35%
      Shoplifting
      509 ↓52%
      205 ↑41%
      Theft from Person
      1,038 ↓1%
      47 ↑12%
      Bicycle Theft
      308 ↑11%
      43 ↓17%
      Possession of Weapons
      124 ↑75%
      20 ↑122%
      Other Crime
      156 ↑14%
      55 ↑90%
      Overall Verdict
      A Old Kent Road is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Old Kent Road safer than Surbiton Hill?

      Old Kent Road has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,686 crimes in the last 12 months. Surbiton Hill has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 3,749 crimes. Old Kent Road scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Old Kent Road vs Surbiton Hill?

      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. Surbiton Hill shows +26.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Old Kent Road, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,657 incidents). In Surbiton Hill, it is Violent Crime (1,072 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Old Kent Road recorded 3,401 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Surbiton Hill recorded 820. 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 Surbiton Hill?

      Violent crime in Old Kent Road totalled 3,657 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,072 in Surbiton Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Old Kent Road and Surbiton Hill 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%). Surbiton Hill recorded 2,967 crimes previously (now 3,749, +26.4%).

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

      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 Surbiton Hill has 31.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Old Kent Road and Surbiton Hill?

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

      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 Surbiton Hill on a crime map?

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

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