Selsdon Vale and Forestdale vs St Mary's and St James

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    17/100
    Selsdon Vale and Forestdale Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      St Mary's and St James Metropolitan Police Service

      Selsdon Vale and Forestdale vs St Mary's and St James Results

      A
      17/100
      High Crime
      Selsdon Vale and Forestdale
      Metropolitan Police Service
      789 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.7% trend
      23.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      28/100
      Below Average
      St Mary's and St James
      Metropolitan Police Service
      696 crimes / 12m
      ↑4% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Selsdon Vale and Forestdale
      B St Mary's and St James
      Safety Score
      17/100 High Crime
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      789
      696
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      982
      669
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.7%
      ↑4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.9%
      26.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Selsdon Vale and Forestdale
      B St Mary's and St James
      Violent Crime
      290 ↑4%
      174 ↑23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      152 ↓15%
      166 ↑4%
      Other Theft
      43 ↓28%
      34 ↓32%
      Vehicle Crime
      61 ↓46%
      62 ↓36%
      Burglary
      32 ↓11%
      46 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      52 ↓52%
      78 ↓29%
      Drugs
      37 ↓16%
      27 ↑50%
      Public Order
      45 ↑0%
      54 ↑86%
      Robbery
      13 ↓7%
      7 ↓13%
      Shoplifting
      37 ↓47%
      23 ↑156%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓22%
      8 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑0%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓26%
      12 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Mary's and St James is the safer choice — scoring 28/100 vs 17/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Selsdon Vale and Forestdale safer than St Mary's and St James?

      Selsdon Vale and Forestdale has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) and recorded 789 crimes in the last 12 months. St Mary's and St James has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 696 crimes. St Mary's and St James scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Selsdon Vale and Forestdale vs St Mary's and St James?

      Selsdon Vale and Forestdale shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Mary's and St James shows +4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Selsdon Vale and Forestdale and St Mary's and St James?

      In Selsdon Vale and Forestdale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (290 incidents). In St Mary's and St James, it is Violent Crime (174 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Selsdon Vale and Forestdale and St Mary's and St James?

      Selsdon Vale and Forestdale recorded 152 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Mary's and St James recorded 166. 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 Selsdon Vale and Forestdale vs St Mary's and St James?

      Violent crime in Selsdon Vale and Forestdale totalled 290 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 174 in St Mary's and St James. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Selsdon Vale and Forestdale and St Mary's and St James in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Selsdon Vale and Forestdale recorded 982 crimes (now 789, a change of -19.7%). St Mary's and St James recorded 669 crimes previously (now 696, +4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Selsdon Vale and Forestdale and St Mary's and St James?

      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. Selsdon Vale and Forestdale has a resolution rate of 23.9% and St Mary's and St James has 26.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Selsdon Vale and Forestdale and St Mary's and St James?

      Selsdon Vale and Forestdale falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. St Mary's and St James 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 Selsdon Vale and Forestdale and St Mary's and St James?

      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 Selsdon Vale and Forestdale or St Mary's and St James on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Selsdon Vale and Forestdale and St Mary's and St James. 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.