Plaistow South vs Seven Kings

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Plaistow South Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Seven Kings Metropolitan Police Service

      Plaistow South vs Seven Kings Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Plaistow South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,248 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.5% trend
      30.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Seven Kings
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,370 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.4% trend
      34.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Plaistow South
      B Seven Kings
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      13,248
      7,370
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      13,179
      6,924
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.5%
      ↑6.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.5%
      34.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Plaistow South
      B Seven Kings
      Violent Crime
      3,586 ↑10%
      2,709 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,751 ↑8%
      1,318 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      927 ↓25%
      449 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,172 ↓12%
      556 ↑3%
      Burglary
      407 ↓16%
      202 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      619 ↑8%
      353 ↓4%
      Drugs
      805 ↓1%
      307 ↑22%
      Public Order
      612 ↑12%
      336 ↓16%
      Robbery
      425 ↑10%
      169 ↑30%
      Shoplifting
      782 ↑9%
      648 ↑20%
      Theft from Person
      854 ↓12%
      154 ↓9%
      Bicycle Theft
      77 ↓14%
      52 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      83 ↑36%
      42 ↑45%
      Other Crime
      148 ↑5%
      75 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Plaistow South safer than Seven Kings?

      Plaistow South has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 13,248 crimes in the last 12 months. Seven Kings has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 7,370 crimes. Plaistow South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Plaistow South vs Seven Kings?

      Plaistow South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Seven Kings shows +6.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Plaistow South and Seven Kings?

      In Plaistow South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,586 incidents). In Seven Kings, it is Violent Crime (2,709 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Plaistow South and Seven Kings?

      Plaistow South recorded 2,751 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seven Kings recorded 1,318. 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 Plaistow South vs Seven Kings?

      Violent crime in Plaistow South totalled 3,586 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,709 in Seven Kings. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Plaistow South and Seven Kings in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Plaistow South recorded 13,179 crimes (now 13,248, a change of +0.5%). Seven Kings recorded 6,924 crimes previously (now 7,370, +6.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Plaistow South and Seven Kings?

      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. Plaistow South has a resolution rate of 30.5% and Seven Kings has 34.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Plaistow South and Seven Kings?

      Plaistow South falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Seven Kings 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 Plaistow South and Seven Kings?

      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 Plaistow South or Seven Kings on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Plaistow South and Seven Kings. 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.