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Safety scores are calculated using official crime data from data.police.uk. Scores range from 0-100, where 100 is the safest. The score considers total crime volume, crime types, and population density.

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Biggin Hill vs New Addington South

Q: Is Biggin Hill or New Addington South safer?

Based on the latest crime data from July 2026, New Addington South and Biggin Hill have been compared using official police statistics. Check the safety scores above to see which area has lower crime rates.

London crime comparison • July 2026

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Biggin Hill

Score 56/100

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Comparison Summary

When comparing Biggin Hill and New Addington South, Biggin Hill is safer than New Addington South. Biggin Hill has a safety score of 56/100, which is considered average for London. New Addington South scores 38/100, rated as below average.

The 18-point difference indicates Biggin Hill has noticeably lower crime rates. These scores are based on official Metropolitan Police crime data from July 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is safer, Biggin Hill or New Addington South?

Biggin Hill is safer with a score of 56/100 compared to New Addington South's 38/100.

Is Biggin Hill a safe place to live?

Biggin Hill has a safety score of 56/100, which is average compared to other London neighbourhoods. It has average crime levels for the area.

How are these safety scores calculated?

Safety scores are based on official crime data from the Metropolitan Police. Each neighbourhood is ranked against all other UK neighbourhoods, with 100 being the safest and 0 the least safe. Scores account for violent crime, property crime, and anti-social behaviour.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Biggin Hill or New Addington South safer?

Compare the safety scores above to see which area has lower crime rates based on official July 2026 data from data.police.uk.

How are safety scores calculated?

Scores range from 0-100 (100 = safest) and consider total crime volume, crime types, and area demographics using official UK police data.

How often is the data updated?

Crime data is updated monthly from the UK Police API. Our latest data covers July 2026.

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