Old Malden vs Penge and Cator

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Old Malden Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Penge and Cator Metropolitan Police Service

      Old Malden vs Penge and Cator Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Old Malden
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,861 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.4% trend
      21.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Penge and Cator
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,537 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.6% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Old Malden
      B Penge and Cator
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,861
      6,537
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,572
      6,369
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑18.4%
      ↑2.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.3%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Old Malden
      B Penge and Cator
      Violent Crime
      562 ↑13%
      1,565 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      395 ↑40%
      1,365 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      112 ↓10%
      440 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      203 ↑36%
      691 ↓12%
      Burglary
      97 ↑0%
      290 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      133 ↓15%
      381 ↑8%
      Drugs
      59 ↑16%
      286 ↑42%
      Public Order
      105 ↑17%
      362 ↑8%
      Robbery
      16 ↑7%
      161 ↓1%
      Shoplifting
      100 ↑113%
      687 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑20%
      153 ↑20%
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↑31%
      38 ↓37%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑140%
      32 ↑39%
      Other Crime
      34 ↑10%
      86 ↑34%
      Overall Verdict
      B Penge and Cator is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Old Malden safer than Penge and Cator?

      Old Malden has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,861 crimes in the last 12 months. Penge and Cator has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 6,537 crimes. Penge and Cator scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Old Malden vs Penge and Cator?

      Old Malden shows a year-on-year crime trend of +18.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Penge and Cator shows +2.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Old Malden and Penge and Cator?

      In Old Malden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (562 incidents). In Penge and Cator, it is Violent Crime (1,565 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Old Malden and Penge and Cator?

      Old Malden recorded 395 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penge and Cator recorded 1,365. 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 Malden vs Penge and Cator?

      Violent crime in Old Malden totalled 562 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,565 in Penge and Cator. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Old Malden and Penge and Cator in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Old Malden recorded 1,572 crimes (now 1,861, a change of +18.4%). Penge and Cator recorded 6,369 crimes previously (now 6,537, +2.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Old Malden and Penge and Cator?

      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 Malden has a resolution rate of 21.3% and Penge and Cator has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Old Malden and Penge and Cator?

      Old Malden falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Penge and Cator 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 Malden and Penge and Cator?

      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 Malden or Penge and Cator on a crime map?

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

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