Penge and Cator vs South Richmond

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Penge and Cator Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      South Richmond Metropolitan Police Service

      Penge and Cator vs South Richmond Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Penge and Cator
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,537 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.6% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      South Richmond
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,933 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.3% trend
      38.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Penge and Cator
      B South Richmond
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,537
      2,933
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,369
      3,165
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.6%
      ↓7.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      38.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Penge and Cator
      B South Richmond
      Violent Crime
      1,565 ↑1%
      571 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,365 ↑2%
      694 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      440 ↑7%
      237 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      691 ↓12%
      293 ↓11%
      Burglary
      290 ↑10%
      161 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      381 ↑8%
      152 ↓18%
      Drugs
      286 ↑42%
      60 ↓26%
      Public Order
      362 ↑8%
      158 ↓14%
      Robbery
      161 ↓1%
      71 ↑1%
      Shoplifting
      687 ↓1%
      332 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      153 ↑20%
      89 ↓26%
      Bicycle Theft
      38 ↓37%
      75 ↑6%
      Possession of Weapons
      32 ↑39%
      17 ↑325%
      Other Crime
      86 ↑34%
      23 ↑21%
      Overall Verdict
      B South Richmond is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Penge and Cator safer than South Richmond?

      Penge and Cator has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,537 crimes in the last 12 months. South Richmond has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 2,933 crimes. South Richmond scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Penge and Cator vs South Richmond?

      Penge and Cator shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. South Richmond shows -7.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Penge and Cator and South Richmond?

      In Penge and Cator, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,565 incidents). In South Richmond, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (694 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Penge and Cator and South Richmond?

      Penge and Cator recorded 1,365 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Richmond recorded 694. 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 Penge and Cator vs South Richmond?

      Violent crime in Penge and Cator totalled 1,565 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 571 in South Richmond. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Penge and Cator and South Richmond in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Penge and Cator recorded 6,369 crimes (now 6,537, a change of +2.6%). South Richmond recorded 3,165 crimes previously (now 2,933, -7.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Penge and Cator and South Richmond?

      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. Penge and Cator has a resolution rate of 28.6% and South Richmond has 38.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Penge and Cator and South Richmond?

      Penge and Cator falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. South Richmond 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 Penge and Cator and South Richmond?

      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 Penge and Cator or South Richmond on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Penge and Cator and South Richmond. 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.