Poplar vs Southbury

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Poplar Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Southbury Metropolitan Police Service

      Poplar vs Southbury Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Poplar
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,138 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.6% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Southbury
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,755 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.3% trend
      36.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Poplar
      B Southbury
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      16,138
      7,755
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,289
      7,506
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.6%
      ↑3.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      36.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Poplar
      B Southbury
      Violent Crime
      3,930 ↑8%
      1,681 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,320 ↑1%
      1,532 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      1,346 ↑0%
      541 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,254 ↑11%
      501 ↓31%
      Burglary
      754 ↑9%
      286 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      682 ↑3%
      363 ↑8%
      Drugs
      964 ↑47%
      281 ↑24%
      Public Order
      821 ↑7%
      350 ↓10%
      Robbery
      476 ↓3%
      256 ↑7%
      Shoplifting
      1,348 ↑5%
      1,338 ↑33%
      Theft from Person
      807 ↓8%
      459 ↑22%
      Bicycle Theft
      185 ↓18%
      46 ↑39%
      Possession of Weapons
      98 ↑27%
      34 ↓6%
      Other Crime
      153 ↑8%
      87 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southbury is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Poplar safer than Southbury?

      Poplar has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 16,138 crimes in the last 12 months. Southbury has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 7,755 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Poplar vs Southbury?

      Poplar shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.6% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Poplar and Southbury?

      In Poplar, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,930 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 Poplar and Southbury?

      Poplar recorded 3,320 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 Poplar vs Southbury?

      Violent crime in Poplar totalled 3,930 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 Poplar and Southbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Poplar recorded 15,289 crimes (now 16,138, a change of +5.6%). Southbury recorded 7,506 crimes previously (now 7,755, +3.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Poplar 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. Poplar has a resolution rate of 36.4% and Southbury has 36.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Poplar and Southbury?

      Poplar 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 Poplar 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 Poplar or Southbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Poplar and Southbury. 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.