Southfield vs West Twickenham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Southfield Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      West Twickenham Metropolitan Police Service

      Southfield vs West Twickenham Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Southfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      9,232 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.4% trend
      34.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      West Twickenham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,049 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.2% trend
      36.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Southfield
      B West Twickenham
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      9,232
      3,049
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,925
      3,251
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.4%
      ↓6.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.3%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Southfield
      B West Twickenham
      Violent Crime
      1,997 ↑9%
      784 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,333 ↑12%
      602 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      727 ↑0%
      203 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      994 ↓23%
      327 ↓12%
      Burglary
      471 ↑15%
      176 ↓3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      489 ↑4%
      216 ↓10%
      Drugs
      389 ↑98%
      88 ↓10%
      Public Order
      479 ↑0%
      171 ↓8%
      Robbery
      164 ↓15%
      35 ↓46%
      Shoplifting
      718 ↑4%
      295 ↑2%
      Theft from Person
      176 ↓26%
      30 ↓35%
      Bicycle Theft
      183 ↓4%
      75 ↓29%
      Possession of Weapons
      42 ↑35%
      11 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      70 ↓17%
      36 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Twickenham 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 Southfield safer than West Twickenham?

      Southfield has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 9,232 crimes in the last 12 months. West Twickenham has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 3,049 crimes. West Twickenham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Southfield vs West Twickenham?

      Southfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Twickenham shows -6.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Southfield and West Twickenham?

      In Southfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,333 incidents). In West Twickenham, it is Violent Crime (784 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Southfield and West Twickenham?

      Southfield recorded 2,333 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Twickenham recorded 602. 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 Southfield vs West Twickenham?

      Violent crime in Southfield totalled 1,997 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 784 in West Twickenham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Southfield and West Twickenham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Southfield recorded 8,925 crimes (now 9,232, a change of +3.4%). West Twickenham recorded 3,251 crimes previously (now 3,049, -6.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Southfield and West Twickenham?

      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. Southfield has a resolution rate of 34.3% and West Twickenham has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Southfield and West Twickenham?

      Southfield falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Twickenham 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 Southfield and West Twickenham?

      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 Southfield or West Twickenham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Southfield and West Twickenham. 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.