Forest Hill vs Sydenham

Crime comparison • March 2026

🏆 Safer Neighbourhood
Forest Hill
Score 18/100

Forest Hill

Metropolitan Police Service

18

Grade: F

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Sydenham

Metropolitan Police Service

16

Grade: F

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Summary

Forest Hill scores 18/100, Sydenham scores 16/100. Forest Hill is the safer choice with 2 points higher safety rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forest Hill or Sydenham safer?

Compare the safety scores above to see which area has lower crime rates based on official March 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 March 2026.

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