Southfields vs West Thornton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Southfields vs West Thornton 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 Southfields safer than West Thornton?
Southfields has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,211 crimes in the last 12 months. West Thornton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 8,773 crimes. Southfields scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Southfields vs West Thornton?
Southfields shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Thornton shows +2.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Southfields and West Thornton?
In Southfields, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,567 incidents). In West Thornton, it is Violent Crime (2,811 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Southfields and West Thornton?
Southfields recorded 1,466 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Thornton recorded 1,833. 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 West Thornton?
Violent crime in Southfields totalled 1,567 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,811 in West Thornton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Southfields and West Thornton 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%). West Thornton recorded 8,570 crimes previously (now 8,773, +2.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Southfields and West Thornton?
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 West Thornton has 23.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Southfields and West Thornton?
Southfields falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Thornton 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 West Thornton?
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 West Thornton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Southfields and West Thornton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.