Shirley North vs Valence

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Shirley North Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Valence Metropolitan Police Service

      Shirley North vs Valence Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Shirley North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,845 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.8% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Valence
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,580 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.3% trend
      27.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Shirley North
      B Valence
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,845
      6,580
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,927
      6,805
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.8%
      ↓3.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      27.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shirley North
      B Valence
      Violent Crime
      831 ↑9%
      2,291 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      546 ↑3%
      1,188 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      171 ↓34%
      361 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      281 ↓18%
      644 ↑2%
      Burglary
      143 ↑31%
      253 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      185 ↑10%
      421 ↓3%
      Drugs
      92 ↓18%
      302 ↑39%
      Public Order
      152 ↑9%
      343 ↓12%
      Robbery
      55 ↓23%
      217 ↑1%
      Shoplifting
      308 ↓8%
      268 ↓58%
      Theft from Person
      29 ↓19%
      128 ↓3%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑25%
      42 ↑24%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↓32%
      31 ↑19%
      Other Crime
      27 ↓21%
      91 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Shirley North 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 Shirley North safer than Valence?

      Shirley North has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,845 crimes in the last 12 months. Valence has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 6,580 crimes. Shirley North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Shirley North vs Valence?

      Shirley North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Valence shows -3.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Shirley North and Valence?

      In Shirley North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (831 incidents). In Valence, it is Violent Crime (2,291 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Shirley North and Valence?

      Shirley North recorded 546 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Valence recorded 1,188. 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 Shirley North vs Valence?

      Violent crime in Shirley North totalled 831 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,291 in Valence. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Shirley North and Valence in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shirley North recorded 2,927 crimes (now 2,845, a change of -2.8%). Valence recorded 6,805 crimes previously (now 6,580, -3.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shirley North and Valence?

      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. Shirley North has a resolution rate of 29.4% and Valence has 27.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Shirley North and Valence?

      Shirley North falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Valence 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 Shirley North and Valence?

      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 Shirley North or Valence on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Shirley North and Valence. 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.