South Croydon vs West Green
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
South Croydon vs West Green Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Croydon safer than West Green?
South Croydon has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,342 crimes in the last 12 months. West Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 16,004 crimes. West Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in South Croydon vs West Green?
South Croydon shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Green shows -0.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in South Croydon and West Green?
In South Croydon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (882 incidents). In West Green, it is Violent Crime (3,831 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between South Croydon and West Green?
South Croydon recorded 650 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Green recorded 3,648. 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 South Croydon vs West Green?
Violent crime in South Croydon totalled 882 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,831 in West Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in South Croydon and West Green in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Croydon recorded 2,952 crimes (now 3,342, a change of +13.2%). West Green recorded 16,117 crimes previously (now 16,004, -0.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Croydon and West Green?
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. South Croydon has a resolution rate of 27.4% and West Green has 30.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers South Croydon and West Green?
South Croydon falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Green 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 South Croydon and West Green?
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 South Croydon or West Green on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Croydon and West Green. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.