Park Hill and Whitgift vs Purley and Woodcote

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Park Hill and Whitgift Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Purley and Woodcote Metropolitan Police Service

      Park Hill and Whitgift vs Purley and Woodcote Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Park Hill and Whitgift
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,282 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.2% trend
      24.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Purley and Woodcote
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,069 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.9% trend
      22.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Park Hill and Whitgift
      B Purley and Woodcote
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,282
      2,069
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,271
      1,991
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.2%
      ↑3.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.6%
      22.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Park Hill and Whitgift
      B Purley and Woodcote
      Violent Crime
      1,786 ↑4%
      650 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,815 ↑16%
      384 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      464 ↑8%
      149 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      411 ↓4%
      200 ↓1%
      Burglary
      286 ↓11%
      131 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      385 ↑8%
      133 ↑1%
      Drugs
      362 ↓22%
      97 ↓11%
      Public Order
      410 ↑14%
      118 ↑5%
      Robbery
      174 ↓21%
      44 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      883 ↓19%
      97 ↑37%
      Theft from Person
      140 ↓7%
      32 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      42 ↑17%
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      53 ↑29%
      8 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      71 ↓24%
      23 ↓23%
      Overall Verdict
      A Park Hill and Whitgift is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Park Hill and Whitgift safer than Purley and Woodcote?

      Park Hill and Whitgift has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,282 crimes in the last 12 months. Purley and Woodcote has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 2,069 crimes. Park Hill and Whitgift scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Park Hill and Whitgift vs Purley and Woodcote?

      Park Hill and Whitgift shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Purley and Woodcote shows +3.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Park Hill and Whitgift and Purley and Woodcote?

      In Park Hill and Whitgift, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,815 incidents). In Purley and Woodcote, it is Violent Crime (650 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Park Hill and Whitgift and Purley and Woodcote?

      Park Hill and Whitgift recorded 1,815 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Purley and Woodcote recorded 384. 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 Park Hill and Whitgift vs Purley and Woodcote?

      Violent crime in Park Hill and Whitgift totalled 1,786 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 650 in Purley and Woodcote. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Park Hill and Whitgift and Purley and Woodcote in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Park Hill and Whitgift recorded 7,271 crimes (now 7,282, a change of +0.2%). Purley and Woodcote recorded 1,991 crimes previously (now 2,069, +3.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Park Hill and Whitgift and Purley and Woodcote?

      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. Park Hill and Whitgift has a resolution rate of 24.6% and Purley and Woodcote has 22.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Park Hill and Whitgift and Purley and Woodcote?

      Park Hill and Whitgift falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Purley and Woodcote 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 Park Hill and Whitgift and Purley and Woodcote?

      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 Park Hill and Whitgift or Purley and Woodcote on a crime map?

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

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