Rainham and Wennington vs Southgate

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Rainham and Wennington Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Southgate Metropolitan Police Service

      Rainham and Wennington vs Southgate Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Rainham and Wennington
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,416 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.6% trend
      40.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Southgate
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,830 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.2% trend
      38.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rainham and Wennington
      B Southgate
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,416
      2,830
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,214
      3,050
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.6%
      ↓7.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40.5%
      38.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rainham and Wennington
      B Southgate
      Violent Crime
      353 ↑6%
      612 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      330 ↑23%
      638 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      88 ↑19%
      192 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      133 ↑1%
      468 ↓7%
      Burglary
      39 ↓32%
      222 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      85 ↑16%
      139 ↑10%
      Drugs
      87 ↑58%
      55 ↓38%
      Public Order
      67 ↑0%
      101 ↓13%
      Robbery
      34 ↑13%
      68 ↓15%
      Shoplifting
      158 ↑111%
      220 ↓39%
      Theft from Person
      15 ↓35%
      66 ↑5%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑300%
      5 ↓29%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑50%
      12 ↑71%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓30%
      32 ↑68%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rainham and Wennington safer than Southgate?

      Rainham and Wennington has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,416 crimes in the last 12 months. Southgate has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 2,830 crimes. Southgate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rainham and Wennington vs Southgate?

      Rainham and Wennington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Southgate shows -7.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rainham and Wennington and Southgate?

      In Rainham and Wennington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (353 incidents). In Southgate, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (638 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rainham and Wennington and Southgate?

      Rainham and Wennington recorded 330 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southgate recorded 638. 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 Rainham and Wennington vs Southgate?

      Violent crime in Rainham and Wennington totalled 353 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 612 in Southgate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rainham and Wennington and Southgate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rainham and Wennington recorded 1,214 crimes (now 1,416, a change of +16.6%). Southgate recorded 3,050 crimes previously (now 2,830, -7.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rainham and Wennington and Southgate?

      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. Rainham and Wennington has a resolution rate of 40.5% and Southgate has 38.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rainham and Wennington and Southgate?

      Rainham and Wennington falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Southgate 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 Rainham and Wennington and Southgate?

      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 Rainham and Wennington or Southgate on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rainham and Wennington and Southgate. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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