Petts Wood and Knoll vs Southbury
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Petts Wood and Knoll vs Southbury Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Petts Wood and Knoll safer than Southbury?
Petts Wood and Knoll has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,003 crimes in the last 12 months. Southbury has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 7,755 crimes. Petts Wood and Knoll scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Petts Wood and Knoll vs Southbury?
Petts Wood and Knoll shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Southbury shows +3.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Petts Wood and Knoll and Southbury?
In Petts Wood and Knoll, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (420 incidents). In Southbury, it is Violent Crime (1,681 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Petts Wood and Knoll and Southbury?
Petts Wood and Knoll recorded 384 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southbury recorded 1,532. 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 Petts Wood and Knoll vs Southbury?
Violent crime in Petts Wood and Knoll totalled 420 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,681 in Southbury. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Petts Wood and Knoll and Southbury in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Petts Wood and Knoll recorded 2,147 crimes (now 2,003, a change of -6.7%). Southbury recorded 7,506 crimes previously (now 7,755, +3.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Petts Wood and Knoll and Southbury?
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. Petts Wood and Knoll has a resolution rate of 32.4% and Southbury has 36.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Petts Wood and Knoll and Southbury?
Petts Wood and Knoll falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Southbury 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 Petts Wood and Knoll and Southbury?
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 Petts Wood and Knoll or Southbury on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Petts Wood and Knoll and Southbury. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.