Aveley and Ockendon vs Weald North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Aveley and Ockendon Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Weald North Kent Police

      Aveley and Ockendon vs Weald North Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Aveley and Ockendon
      Essex Police
      4,731 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.9% trend
      27.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Weald North
      Kent Police
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.2% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aveley and Ockendon
      B Weald North
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,731
      83
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,561
      128
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.9%
      ↓35.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.9%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aveley and Ockendon
      B Weald North
      Violent Crime
      1,488 ↓15%
      27 ↓44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      496 ↓9%
      10 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      286 ↓25%
      9 ↓59%
      Vehicle Crime
      501 ↓34%
      2 ↓71%
      Burglary
      112 ↓15%
      15 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      376 ↓8%
      11 ↓21%
      Drugs
      223 ↑3%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      290 ↓16%
      5 ↓17%
      Robbery
      48 ↓8%
      0
      Shoplifting
      688 ↓8%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      48 ↑0%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      32 ↑3%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      54 ↑20%
      1
      Other Crime
      89 ↓14%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Weald North is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 11/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aveley and Ockendon safer than Weald North?

      Aveley and Ockendon has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,731 crimes in the last 12 months. Weald North has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 83 crimes. Weald North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aveley and Ockendon vs Weald North?

      Aveley and Ockendon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Weald North shows -35.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aveley and Ockendon and Weald North?

      In Aveley and Ockendon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,488 incidents). In Weald North, it is Violent Crime (27 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aveley and Ockendon and Weald North?

      Aveley and Ockendon recorded 496 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weald North recorded 10. 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 Aveley and Ockendon vs Weald North?

      Violent crime in Aveley and Ockendon totalled 1,488 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 27 in Weald North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aveley and Ockendon and Weald North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aveley and Ockendon recorded 5,561 crimes (now 4,731, a change of -14.9%). Weald North recorded 128 crimes previously (now 83, -35.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aveley and Ockendon and Weald North?

      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. Aveley and Ockendon has a resolution rate of 27.9% and Weald North has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aveley and Ockendon and Weald North?

      Aveley and Ockendon falls within the Essex Police boundary. Weald North is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Aveley and Ockendon and Weald North?

      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 Aveley and Ockendon or Weald North on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.