Plumstead Common vs Streatham Hill West and Thornton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Plumstead Common Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Streatham Hill West and Thornton Metropolitan Police Service

      Plumstead Common vs Streatham Hill West and Thornton Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Plumstead Common
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,518 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.2% trend
      27.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Streatham Hill West and Thornton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      9,424 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.9% trend
      39.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Plumstead Common
      B Streatham Hill West and Thornton
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,518
      9,424
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,150
      9,249
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.2%
      ↑1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.8%
      39.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Plumstead Common
      B Streatham Hill West and Thornton
      Violent Crime
      1,663 ↑4%
      2,118 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,286 ↑10%
      2,138 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      350 ↓3%
      760 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      561 ↑8%
      809 ↓27%
      Burglary
      222 ↑14%
      442 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      366 ↑13%
      492 ↑3%
      Drugs
      330 ↑16%
      298 ↑31%
      Public Order
      305 ↑15%
      436 ↓6%
      Robbery
      139 ↑32%
      245 ↓34%
      Shoplifting
      116 ↓9%
      1,049 ↑49%
      Theft from Person
      67 ↓7%
      326 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      23 ↑0%
      158 ↑5%
      Possession of Weapons
      31 ↑7%
      45 ↑45%
      Other Crime
      59 ↓18%
      108 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Streatham Hill West and Thornton is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Plumstead Common safer than Streatham Hill West and Thornton?

      Plumstead Common has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,518 crimes in the last 12 months. Streatham Hill West and Thornton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 9,424 crimes. Streatham Hill West and Thornton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Plumstead Common vs Streatham Hill West and Thornton?

      Plumstead Common shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Streatham Hill West and Thornton shows +1.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Plumstead Common and Streatham Hill West and Thornton?

      In Plumstead Common, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,663 incidents). In Streatham Hill West and Thornton, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,138 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Plumstead Common and Streatham Hill West and Thornton?

      Plumstead Common recorded 1,286 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Streatham Hill West and Thornton recorded 2,138. 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 Plumstead Common vs Streatham Hill West and Thornton?

      Violent crime in Plumstead Common totalled 1,663 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,118 in Streatham Hill West and Thornton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Plumstead Common and Streatham Hill West and Thornton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Plumstead Common recorded 5,150 crimes (now 5,518, a change of +7.2%). Streatham Hill West and Thornton recorded 9,249 crimes previously (now 9,424, +1.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Plumstead Common and Streatham Hill West and Thornton?

      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. Plumstead Common has a resolution rate of 27.8% and Streatham Hill West and Thornton has 39.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Plumstead Common and Streatham Hill West and Thornton?

      Plumstead Common falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Streatham Hill West and Thornton 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 Plumstead Common and Streatham Hill West and Thornton?

      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 Plumstead Common or Streatham Hill West and Thornton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Plumstead Common and Streatham Hill West and Thornton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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