South Richmond vs St James's
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
South Richmond vs St James's 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 Richmond safer than St James's?
South Richmond has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,933 crimes in the last 12 months. St James's has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 67,164 crimes. St James's scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in South Richmond vs St James's?
South Richmond shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St James's shows -14.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in South Richmond and St James's?
In South Richmond, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (694 incidents). In St James's, it is Theft from Person (21,680 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between South Richmond and St James's?
South Richmond recorded 694 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St James's recorded 7,661. 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 St James's?
Violent crime in South Richmond totalled 571 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 7,891 in St James's. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in South Richmond and St James's 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%). St James's recorded 78,595 crimes previously (now 67,164, -14.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Richmond and St James's?
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 St James's has 46.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers South Richmond and St James's?
South Richmond falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. St James's 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 St James's?
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 St James's on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Richmond and St James's. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.