Abbey vs Wealdstone North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Abbey Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Wealdstone North Metropolitan Police Service

      Abbey vs Wealdstone North Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Abbey
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,371 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.6% trend
      32.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Wealdstone North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,570 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      28% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abbey
      B Wealdstone North
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,371
      5,570
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,208
      5,415
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.6%
      ↑2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.7%
      28%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abbey
      B Wealdstone North
      Violent Crime
      1,533 ↑4%
      1,407 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,347 ↓12%
      1,385 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      459 ↓23%
      371 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      341 ↓27%
      487 ↓12%
      Burglary
      245 ↓12%
      248 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      345 ↓16%
      278 ↑17%
      Drugs
      214 ↑24%
      315 ↑55%
      Public Order
      386 ↓14%
      283 ↑11%
      Robbery
      162 ↓7%
      116 ↓7%
      Shoplifting
      997 ↓18%
      375 ↑48%
      Theft from Person
      166 ↓36%
      188 ↑7%
      Bicycle Theft
      91 ↓8%
      29 ↓42%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑33%
      23 ↑92%
      Other Crime
      61 ↑9%
      65 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Abbey is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abbey safer than Wealdstone North?

      Abbey has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,371 crimes in the last 12 months. Wealdstone North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,570 crimes. Abbey scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abbey vs Wealdstone North?

      Abbey shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wealdstone North shows +2.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abbey and Wealdstone North?

      In Abbey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,533 incidents). In Wealdstone North, it is Violent Crime (1,407 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abbey and Wealdstone North?

      Abbey recorded 1,347 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wealdstone North recorded 1,385. 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 Abbey vs Wealdstone North?

      Violent crime in Abbey totalled 1,533 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,407 in Wealdstone North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abbey and Wealdstone North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abbey recorded 7,208 crimes (now 6,371, a change of -11.6%). Wealdstone North recorded 5,415 crimes previously (now 5,570, +2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abbey and Wealdstone 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. Abbey has a resolution rate of 32.7% and Wealdstone North has 28%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abbey and Wealdstone North?

      Abbey falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wealdstone North 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 Abbey and Wealdstone 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 Abbey or Wealdstone North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abbey and Wealdstone 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.