Seven Sisters vs Sidcup

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Seven Sisters Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Sidcup Metropolitan Police Service

      Seven Sisters vs Sidcup Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Seven Sisters
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,542 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      31.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Sidcup
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,416 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.3% trend
      28.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Seven Sisters
      B Sidcup
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      14,542
      2,416
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,094
      2,410
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.7%
      ↑0.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.5%
      28.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Seven Sisters
      B Sidcup
      Violent Crime
      3,345 ↓1%
      660 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,365 ↓2%
      493 ↑4%
      Other Theft
      927 ↓8%
      163 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      988 ↓6%
      199 ↓6%
      Burglary
      502 ↓11%
      127 ↑34%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      626 ↓9%
      199 ↓25%
      Drugs
      681 ↑7%
      83 ↑51%
      Public Order
      780 ↑3%
      168 ↑51%
      Robbery
      619 ↓6%
      33 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      1,075 ↑11%
      204 ↓23%
      Theft from Person
      1,242 ↓22%
      33 ↑27%
      Bicycle Theft
      169 ↓8%
      7 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      107 ↑75%
      17 ↑183%
      Other Crime
      116 ↓6%
      30 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Seven Sisters is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Seven Sisters safer than Sidcup?

      Seven Sisters has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,542 crimes in the last 12 months. Sidcup has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,416 crimes. Seven Sisters scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Seven Sisters vs Sidcup?

      Seven Sisters shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sidcup shows +0.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Seven Sisters and Sidcup?

      In Seven Sisters, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,365 incidents). In Sidcup, it is Violent Crime (660 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Seven Sisters and Sidcup?

      Seven Sisters recorded 3,365 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sidcup recorded 493. 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 Seven Sisters vs Sidcup?

      Violent crime in Seven Sisters totalled 3,345 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 660 in Sidcup. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Seven Sisters and Sidcup in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Seven Sisters recorded 15,094 crimes (now 14,542, a change of -3.7%). Sidcup recorded 2,410 crimes previously (now 2,416, +0.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Seven Sisters and Sidcup?

      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. Seven Sisters has a resolution rate of 31.5% and Sidcup has 28.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Seven Sisters and Sidcup?

      Seven Sisters falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Sidcup 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 Seven Sisters and Sidcup?

      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 Seven Sisters or Sidcup on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Seven Sisters and Sidcup. 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.