Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown vs West End
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown vs West End 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 Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown safer than West End?
Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,261 crimes in the last 12 months. West End has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 67,094 crimes. West End scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown vs West End?
Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West End shows -15% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown and West End?
In Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (674 incidents). In West End, it is Theft from Person (21,745 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown and West End?
Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown recorded 387 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West End recorded 6,216. 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 Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown vs West End?
Violent crime in Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown totalled 674 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7,145 in West End. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown and West End in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown recorded 2,464 crimes (now 2,261, a change of -8.2%). West End recorded 78,925 crimes previously (now 67,094, -15%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown and West End?
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. Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown has a resolution rate of 28.4% and West End has 49.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown and West End?
Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West End 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 Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown and West End?
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 Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown or West End on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown and West End. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.