Parsons Green and Sandford vs Purley and Woodcote

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Parsons Green and Sandford Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Purley and Woodcote Metropolitan Police Service

      Parsons Green and Sandford vs Purley and Woodcote Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Parsons Green and Sandford
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,958 crimes / 12m
      ↑5% trend
      27.5% 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
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Parsons Green and Sandford
      B Purley and Woodcote
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      11,958
      2,069
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,393
      1,991
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5%
      ↑3.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.5%
      22.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Parsons Green and Sandford
      B Purley and Woodcote
      Violent Crime
      2,930 ↑12%
      650 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,663 ↑8%
      384 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      1,039 ↓7%
      149 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      981 ↓8%
      200 ↓1%
      Burglary
      662 ↓15%
      131 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      524 ↓5%
      133 ↑1%
      Drugs
      526 ↑37%
      97 ↓11%
      Public Order
      690 ↑5%
      118 ↑5%
      Robbery
      223 ↑3%
      44 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      879 ↑13%
      97 ↑37%
      Theft from Person
      399 ↑14%
      32 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      272 ↑5%
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      51 ↑76%
      8 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      119 ↑7%
      23 ↓23%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Parsons Green and Sandford safer than Purley and Woodcote?

      Parsons Green and Sandford has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,958 crimes in the last 12 months. Purley and Woodcote has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 2,069 crimes. Parsons Green and Sandford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Parsons Green and Sandford vs Purley and Woodcote?

      Parsons Green and Sandford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5% — 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 Parsons Green and Sandford and Purley and Woodcote?

      In Parsons Green and Sandford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,930 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 Parsons Green and Sandford and Purley and Woodcote?

      Parsons Green and Sandford recorded 2,663 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 Parsons Green and Sandford vs Purley and Woodcote?

      Violent crime in Parsons Green and Sandford totalled 2,930 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 Parsons Green and Sandford and Purley and Woodcote in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Parsons Green and Sandford recorded 11,393 crimes (now 11,958, a change of +5%). Purley and Woodcote recorded 1,991 crimes previously (now 2,069, +3.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Parsons Green and Sandford 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. Parsons Green and Sandford has a resolution rate of 27.5% 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 Parsons Green and Sandford and Purley and Woodcote?

      Parsons Green and Sandford 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 Parsons Green and Sandford 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 Parsons Green and Sandford or Purley and Woodcote on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Parsons Green and Sandford 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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