South Tottenham vs Maypole & Leyton Cross
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
South Tottenham vs Maypole & Leyton Cross 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 Tottenham safer than Maypole & Leyton Cross?
South Tottenham has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,129 crimes in the last 12 months. Maypole & Leyton Cross has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 233 crimes. Maypole & Leyton Cross scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in South Tottenham vs Maypole & Leyton Cross?
South Tottenham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Maypole & Leyton Cross shows -9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in South Tottenham and Maypole & Leyton Cross?
In South Tottenham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,496 incidents). In Maypole & Leyton Cross, it is Violent Crime (115 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between South Tottenham and Maypole & Leyton Cross?
South Tottenham recorded 2,491 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Maypole & Leyton Cross recorded 24. 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 Tottenham vs Maypole & Leyton Cross?
Violent crime in South Tottenham totalled 2,496 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 115 in Maypole & Leyton Cross. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in South Tottenham and Maypole & Leyton Cross in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Tottenham recorded 11,627 crimes (now 11,129, a change of -4.3%). Maypole & Leyton Cross recorded 256 crimes previously (now 233, -9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Tottenham and Maypole & Leyton Cross?
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 Tottenham has a resolution rate of 30.4% and Maypole & Leyton Cross has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers South Tottenham and Maypole & Leyton Cross?
South Tottenham falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Maypole & Leyton Cross is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare South Tottenham and Maypole & Leyton Cross?
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 Tottenham or Maypole & Leyton Cross on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Tottenham and Maypole & Leyton Cross. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.