Ruislip vs South Croydon

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    14/100
    Ruislip Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      South Croydon Metropolitan Police Service

      Ruislip vs South Croydon Results

      A
      14/100
      High Crime
      Ruislip
      Metropolitan Police Service
      895 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.1% trend
      22.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      South Croydon
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,342 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.2% trend
      27.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ruislip
      B South Croydon
      Safety Score
      14/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      895
      3,342
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      828
      2,952
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.1%
      ↑13.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.8%
      27.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ruislip
      B South Croydon
      Violent Crime
      190 ↑14%
      882 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      218 ↑11%
      650 ↑27%
      Other Theft
      56 ↓10%
      206 ↑18%
      Vehicle Crime
      86 ↓4%
      319 ↑32%
      Burglary
      43 ↓17%
      156 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      49 ↓4%
      216 ↑25%
      Drugs
      54 ↑286%
      167 ↓60%
      Public Order
      55 ↑2%
      170 ↑34%
      Robbery
      19 ↑58%
      52 ↓24%
      Shoplifting
      91 ↓1%
      386 ↑135%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↓48%
      54 ↑59%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓60%
      11 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓20%
      19 ↑27%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑113%
      54 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ruislip is the safer choice — scoring 14/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ruislip safer than South Croydon?

      Ruislip has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) and recorded 895 crimes in the last 12 months. South Croydon has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 3,342 crimes. Ruislip scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ruislip vs South Croydon?

      Ruislip shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. South Croydon shows +13.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ruislip and South Croydon?

      In Ruislip, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (218 incidents). In South Croydon, it is Violent Crime (882 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ruislip and South Croydon?

      Ruislip recorded 218 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Croydon recorded 650. 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 Ruislip vs South Croydon?

      Violent crime in Ruislip totalled 190 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 882 in South Croydon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ruislip and South Croydon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ruislip recorded 828 crimes (now 895, a change of +8.1%). South Croydon recorded 2,952 crimes previously (now 3,342, +13.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ruislip and South Croydon?

      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. Ruislip has a resolution rate of 22.8% and South Croydon has 27.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ruislip and South Croydon?

      Ruislip falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. South Croydon 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 Ruislip and South Croydon?

      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 Ruislip or South Croydon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ruislip and South Croydon. 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.