Brook Green vs Wanstead Village

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Brook Green Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Wanstead Village Metropolitan Police Service

      Brook Green vs Wanstead Village Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Brook Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      19,496 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.9% trend
      28.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wanstead Village
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,493 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.9% trend
      35.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brook Green
      B Wanstead Village
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      19,496
      3,493
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      19,674
      3,329
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.9%
      ↑4.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.7%
      35.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brook Green
      B Wanstead Village
      Violent Crime
      4,395 ↑6%
      735 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,032 ↓4%
      763 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      1,650 ↓13%
      205 ↓35%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,067 ↓16%
      390 ↓16%
      Burglary
      767 ↓10%
      198 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      813 ↓1%
      166 ↓10%
      Drugs
      922 ↑23%
      131 ↑35%
      Public Order
      1,086 ↓6%
      172 ↑3%
      Robbery
      460 ↑2%
      127 ↑10%
      Shoplifting
      2,879 ↑33%
      446 ↑78%
      Theft from Person
      798 ↓37%
      93 ↓15%
      Bicycle Theft
      374 ↓19%
      20 ↓41%
      Possession of Weapons
      104 ↑18%
      13 ↑30%
      Other Crime
      149 ↑1%
      34 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wanstead Village is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brook Green safer than Wanstead Village?

      Brook Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 19,496 crimes in the last 12 months. Wanstead Village has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,493 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brook Green vs Wanstead Village?

      Brook Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wanstead Village shows +4.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brook Green and Wanstead Village?

      In Brook Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,395 incidents). In Wanstead Village, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (763 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brook Green and Wanstead Village?

      Brook Green recorded 4,032 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wanstead Village recorded 763. 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 Brook Green vs Wanstead Village?

      Violent crime in Brook Green totalled 4,395 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 735 in Wanstead Village. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brook Green and Wanstead Village in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brook Green recorded 19,674 crimes (now 19,496, a change of -0.9%). Wanstead Village recorded 3,329 crimes previously (now 3,493, +4.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brook Green and Wanstead Village?

      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. Brook Green has a resolution rate of 28.7% and Wanstead Village has 35.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brook Green and Wanstead Village?

      Brook Green falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wanstead Village 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 Brook Green and Wanstead Village?

      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 Brook Green or Wanstead Village on a crime map?

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

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