Biggin Hill vs Upper Walthamstow

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    30/100
    Biggin Hill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Upper Walthamstow Metropolitan Police Service

      Biggin Hill vs Upper Walthamstow Results

      A
      30/100
      Below Average
      Biggin Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      708 crimes / 12m
      ↓24% trend
      20.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Upper Walthamstow
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,113 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.4% trend
      27.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Biggin Hill
      B Upper Walthamstow
      Safety Score
      30/100 Below Average
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      708
      5,113
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      932
      5,642
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓24%
      ↓9.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.4%
      27.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Biggin Hill
      B Upper Walthamstow
      Violent Crime
      207 ↓4%
      1,192 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      174 ↓7%
      1,027 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      39 ↑11%
      384 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      97 ↓29%
      588 ↓32%
      Burglary
      17 ↓55%
      305 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      65 ↓19%
      252 ↓22%
      Drugs
      11 ↓39%
      369 ↑95%
      Public Order
      29 ↓43%
      266 ↑14%
      Robbery
      11 ↓27%
      143 ↑8%
      Shoplifting
      36 ↓72%
      282 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓50%
      137 ↓37%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      69 ↓14%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑0%
      34 ↑48%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓20%
      65 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      A Biggin Hill is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Biggin Hill safer than Upper Walthamstow?

      Biggin Hill has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 708 crimes in the last 12 months. Upper Walthamstow has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 5,113 crimes. Biggin Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Biggin Hill vs Upper Walthamstow?

      Biggin Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -24% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Upper Walthamstow shows -9.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Biggin Hill and Upper Walthamstow?

      In Biggin Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (207 incidents). In Upper Walthamstow, it is Violent Crime (1,192 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Biggin Hill and Upper Walthamstow?

      Biggin Hill recorded 174 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upper Walthamstow recorded 1,027. 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 Biggin Hill vs Upper Walthamstow?

      Violent crime in Biggin Hill totalled 207 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,192 in Upper Walthamstow. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Biggin Hill and Upper Walthamstow in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Biggin Hill recorded 932 crimes (now 708, a change of -24%). Upper Walthamstow recorded 5,642 crimes previously (now 5,113, -9.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Biggin Hill and Upper Walthamstow?

      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. Biggin Hill has a resolution rate of 20.4% and Upper Walthamstow has 27.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Biggin Hill and Upper Walthamstow?

      Biggin Hill falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Upper Walthamstow 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 Biggin Hill and Upper Walthamstow?

      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 Biggin Hill or Upper Walthamstow on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Biggin Hill and Upper Walthamstow. 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.