Canons vs Walham Green

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Canons Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Walham Green Metropolitan Police Service

      Canons vs Walham Green Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Canons
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,027 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.6% trend
      29.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Walham Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,411 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.3% trend
      25.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Canons
      B Walham Green
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,027
      13,411
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,576
      12,618
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.6%
      ↑6.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.8%
      25.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Canons
      B Walham Green
      Violent Crime
      943 ↑17%
      3,199 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,000 ↑21%
      3,200 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      247 ↓23%
      1,214 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      337 ↓1%
      977 ↓13%
      Burglary
      320 ↑53%
      733 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      200 ↑10%
      585 ↓9%
      Drugs
      146 ↑10%
      631 ↑48%
      Public Order
      162 ↓25%
      774 ↑5%
      Robbery
      113 ↑23%
      256 ↑8%
      Shoplifting
      299 ↑36%
      936 ↑26%
      Theft from Person
      174 ↑18%
      461 ↓3%
      Bicycle Theft
      20 ↓17%
      277 ↑1%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑25%
      53 ↑77%
      Other Crime
      41 ↓2%
      115 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Canons safer than Walham Green?

      Canons has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,027 crimes in the last 12 months. Walham Green has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 13,411 crimes. Walham Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Canons vs Walham Green?

      Canons shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Walham Green shows +6.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Canons and Walham Green?

      In Canons, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,000 incidents). In Walham Green, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,200 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Canons and Walham Green?

      Canons recorded 1,000 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Walham Green recorded 3,200. 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 Canons vs Walham Green?

      Violent crime in Canons totalled 943 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,199 in Walham Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Canons and Walham Green in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Canons recorded 3,576 crimes (now 4,027, a change of +12.6%). Walham Green recorded 12,618 crimes previously (now 13,411, +6.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Canons and Walham Green?

      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. Canons has a resolution rate of 29.8% and Walham Green has 25.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Canons and Walham Green?

      Canons falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Walham Green 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 Canons and Walham Green?

      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 Canons or Walham Green on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Canons and Walham Green. 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.