Streatham Common and Vale vs Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Streatham Common and Vale Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Town Metropolitan Police Service

      Streatham Common and Vale vs Town Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Streatham Common and Vale
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,808 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.1% trend
      29.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Town
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,519 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.3% trend
      38.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Streatham Common and Vale
      B Town
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,808
      5,519
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,723
      5,193
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.1%
      ↑6.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.5%
      38.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Streatham Common and Vale
      B Town
      Violent Crime
      2,094 ↑8%
      1,112 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,650 ↑10%
      1,231 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      592 ↑8%
      429 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      634 ↓10%
      376 ↓38%
      Burglary
      375 ↑0%
      227 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      414 ↓5%
      279 ↑11%
      Drugs
      237 ↑30%
      191 ↑54%
      Public Order
      409 ↓6%
      244 ↓2%
      Robbery
      205 ↓33%
      203 ↑16%
      Shoplifting
      866 ↓9%
      771 ↑66%
      Theft from Person
      166 ↓11%
      312 ↑20%
      Bicycle Theft
      46 ↓26%
      35 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      39 ↑56%
      26 ↑30%
      Other Crime
      81 ↑5%
      83 ↑89%
      Overall Verdict
      B Town is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Streatham Common and Vale safer than Town?

      Streatham Common and Vale has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,808 crimes in the last 12 months. Town has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 5,519 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Streatham Common and Vale vs Town?

      Streatham Common and Vale shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Town shows +6.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Streatham Common and Vale and Town?

      In Streatham Common and Vale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,094 incidents). In Town, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,231 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Streatham Common and Vale and Town?

      Streatham Common and Vale recorded 1,650 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Town recorded 1,231. 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 Streatham Common and Vale vs Town?

      Violent crime in Streatham Common and Vale totalled 2,094 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,112 in Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Streatham Common and Vale and Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Streatham Common and Vale recorded 7,723 crimes (now 7,808, a change of +1.1%). Town recorded 5,193 crimes previously (now 5,519, +6.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Streatham Common and Vale and Town?

      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. Streatham Common and Vale has a resolution rate of 29.5% and Town has 38.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Streatham Common and Vale and Town?

      Streatham Common and Vale falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Town 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 Streatham Common and Vale and Town?

      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 Streatham Common and Vale or Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Streatham Common and Vale and Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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