Selhurst vs South Acton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Selhurst Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      South Acton Metropolitan Police Service

      Selhurst vs South Acton Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Selhurst
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,502 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      23.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      South Acton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,587 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      36.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Selhurst
      B South Acton
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      14,502
      7,587
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14,944
      7,375
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3%
      ↑2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.8%
      36.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Selhurst
      B South Acton
      Violent Crime
      4,233 ↑3%
      1,675 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,195 ↓2%
      1,853 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      881 ↓10%
      639 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      915 ↓16%
      820 ↓15%
      Burglary
      512 ↓11%
      357 ↑21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      822 ↓4%
      411 ↑14%
      Drugs
      959 ↑28%
      368 ↑101%
      Public Order
      906 ↑7%
      376 ↓1%
      Robbery
      366 ↓15%
      142 ↓3%
      Shoplifting
      1,016 ↓20%
      562 ↓17%
      Theft from Person
      351 ↓19%
      175 ↓21%
      Bicycle Theft
      72 ↓13%
      115 ↓3%
      Possession of Weapons
      114 ↑36%
      36 ↑29%
      Other Crime
      160 ↓7%
      58 ↓9%
      Overall Verdict
      B South Acton is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Selhurst safer than South Acton?

      Selhurst has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,502 crimes in the last 12 months. South Acton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 7,587 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Selhurst vs South Acton?

      Selhurst shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. South Acton shows +2.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Selhurst and South Acton?

      In Selhurst, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,233 incidents). In South Acton, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,853 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Selhurst and South Acton?

      Selhurst recorded 3,195 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Acton recorded 1,853. 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 Selhurst vs South Acton?

      Violent crime in Selhurst totalled 4,233 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,675 in South Acton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Selhurst and South Acton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Selhurst recorded 14,944 crimes (now 14,502, a change of -3%). South Acton recorded 7,375 crimes previously (now 7,587, +2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Selhurst and South Acton?

      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. Selhurst has a resolution rate of 23.8% and South Acton has 36.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Selhurst and South Acton?

      Selhurst falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. South Acton 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 Selhurst and South Acton?

      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 Selhurst or South Acton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Selhurst and South Acton. 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.