Canary Wharf vs Falconwood and Welling

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Canary Wharf Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Falconwood and Welling Metropolitan Police Service

      Canary Wharf vs Falconwood and Welling Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Canary Wharf
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,512 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.5% trend
      35.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Falconwood and Welling
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,766 crimes / 12m
      ↓4% trend
      29.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Canary Wharf
      B Falconwood and Welling
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      12,512
      2,766
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,744
      2,881
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.5%
      ↓4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.8%
      29.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Canary Wharf
      B Falconwood and Welling
      Violent Crime
      3,051 ↑13%
      732 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,920 ↑2%
      539 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      1,019 ↑6%
      173 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      860 ↑16%
      297 ↓16%
      Burglary
      577 ↓1%
      123 ↓1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      555 ↑1%
      184 ↓5%
      Drugs
      739 ↑27%
      160 ↑19%
      Public Order
      710 ↑11%
      150 ↓4%
      Robbery
      280 ↓20%
      39 ↓30%
      Shoplifting
      970 ↑16%
      270 ↓17%
      Theft from Person
      480 ↓17%
      30 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      156 ↓17%
      15 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      75 ↑44%
      13 ↑30%
      Other Crime
      120 ↑7%
      41 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      B Falconwood and Welling is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Canary Wharf safer than Falconwood and Welling?

      Canary Wharf has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 12,512 crimes in the last 12 months. Falconwood and Welling has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,766 crimes. Falconwood and Welling scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Canary Wharf vs Falconwood and Welling?

      Canary Wharf shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Falconwood and Welling shows -4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Canary Wharf and Falconwood and Welling?

      In Canary Wharf, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,051 incidents). In Falconwood and Welling, it is Violent Crime (732 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Canary Wharf and Falconwood and Welling?

      Canary Wharf recorded 2,920 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Falconwood and Welling recorded 539. 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 Canary Wharf vs Falconwood and Welling?

      Violent crime in Canary Wharf totalled 3,051 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 732 in Falconwood and Welling. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Canary Wharf and Falconwood and Welling in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Canary Wharf recorded 11,744 crimes (now 12,512, a change of +6.5%). Falconwood and Welling recorded 2,881 crimes previously (now 2,766, -4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Canary Wharf and Falconwood and Welling?

      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. Canary Wharf has a resolution rate of 35.8% and Falconwood and Welling has 29.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Canary Wharf and Falconwood and Welling?

      Canary Wharf falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Falconwood and Welling 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 Canary Wharf and Falconwood and Welling?

      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 Canary Wharf or Falconwood and Welling on a crime map?

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

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