Southfields vs St Mark's and Seething Wells

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Southfields Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      St Mark's and Seething Wells Metropolitan Police Service

      Southfields vs St Mark's and Seething Wells Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Southfields
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,211 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.4% trend
      37.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      St Mark's and Seething Wells
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,875 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.5% trend
      31.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Southfields
      B St Mark's and Seething Wells
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,211
      3,875
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,947
      3,356
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.4%
      ↑15.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.2%
      31.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Southfields
      B St Mark's and Seething Wells
      Violent Crime
      1,567 ↑3%
      965 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,466 ↑6%
      1,023 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      564 ↓5%
      283 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      716 ↑10%
      339 ↑61%
      Burglary
      260 ↓16%
      203 ↑48%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      314 ↑1%
      191 ↓2%
      Drugs
      219 ↑30%
      177 ↑24%
      Public Order
      349 ↑9%
      221 ↑15%
      Robbery
      102 ↑13%
      48 ↑14%
      Shoplifting
      309 ↑37%
      208 ↑32%
      Theft from Person
      147 ↑14%
      83 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      85 ↓38%
      64 ↓9%
      Possession of Weapons
      28 ↑4%
      21 ↑163%
      Other Crime
      85 ↑8%
      49 ↑53%
      Overall Verdict
      A Southfields is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Southfields safer than St Mark's and Seething Wells?

      Southfields has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,211 crimes in the last 12 months. St Mark's and Seething Wells has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 3,875 crimes. Southfields scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Southfields vs St Mark's and Seething Wells?

      Southfields shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St Mark's and Seething Wells shows +15.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Southfields and St Mark's and Seething Wells?

      In Southfields, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,567 incidents). In St Mark's and Seething Wells, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,023 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Southfields and St Mark's and Seething Wells?

      Southfields recorded 1,466 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Mark's and Seething Wells recorded 1,023. 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 Southfields vs St Mark's and Seething Wells?

      Violent crime in Southfields totalled 1,567 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 965 in St Mark's and Seething Wells. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Southfields and St Mark's and Seething Wells in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Southfields recorded 5,947 crimes (now 6,211, a change of +4.4%). St Mark's and Seething Wells recorded 3,356 crimes previously (now 3,875, +15.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Southfields and St Mark's and Seething Wells?

      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. Southfields has a resolution rate of 37.2% and St Mark's and Seething Wells has 31.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Southfields and St Mark's and Seething Wells?

      Southfields falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. St Mark's and Seething Wells 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 Southfields and St Mark's and Seething Wells?

      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 Southfields or St Mark's and Seething Wells on a crime map?

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

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