South Richmond vs Southfields

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    South Richmond Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Southfields Metropolitan Police Service

      South Richmond vs Southfields Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      South Richmond
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,933 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.3% trend
      38.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Southfields
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,211 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.4% trend
      37.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A South Richmond
      B Southfields
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,933
      6,211
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,165
      5,947
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.3%
      ↑4.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.3%
      37.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South Richmond
      B Southfields
      Violent Crime
      571 ↓4%
      1,567 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      694 ↑10%
      1,466 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      237 ↓21%
      564 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      293 ↓11%
      716 ↑10%
      Burglary
      161 ↓17%
      260 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      152 ↓18%
      314 ↑1%
      Drugs
      60 ↓26%
      219 ↑30%
      Public Order
      158 ↓14%
      349 ↑9%
      Robbery
      71 ↑1%
      102 ↑13%
      Shoplifting
      332 ↓12%
      309 ↑37%
      Theft from Person
      89 ↓26%
      147 ↑14%
      Bicycle Theft
      75 ↑6%
      85 ↓38%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑325%
      28 ↑4%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑21%
      85 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      A South Richmond is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is South Richmond safer than Southfields?

      South Richmond has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,933 crimes in the last 12 months. Southfields has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 6,211 crimes. South Richmond scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in South Richmond vs Southfields?

      South Richmond shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Southfields shows +4.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in South Richmond and Southfields?

      In South Richmond, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (694 incidents). In Southfields, it is Violent Crime (1,567 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between South Richmond and Southfields?

      South Richmond recorded 694 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southfields recorded 1,466. 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 Richmond vs Southfields?

      Violent crime in South Richmond totalled 571 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,567 in Southfields. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in South Richmond and Southfields in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Richmond recorded 3,165 crimes (now 2,933, a change of -7.3%). Southfields recorded 5,947 crimes previously (now 6,211, +4.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Richmond and Southfields?

      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 Richmond has a resolution rate of 38.3% and Southfields has 37.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers South Richmond and Southfields?

      South Richmond falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Southfields 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 Richmond and Southfields?

      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 Richmond or Southfields on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Richmond and Southfields. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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