Central Greenford vs Osterley and Spring Grove

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Central Greenford Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Osterley and Spring Grove Metropolitan Police Service

      Central Greenford vs Osterley and Spring Grove Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Central Greenford
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,024 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.2% trend
      28.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Osterley and Spring Grove
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,248 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.8% trend
      32.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Central Greenford
      B Osterley and Spring Grove
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,024
      2,248
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,901
      2,411
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.2%
      ↓6.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.4%
      32.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Central Greenford
      B Osterley and Spring Grove
      Violent Crime
      1,118 ↓3%
      599 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      972 ↓3%
      525 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      244 ↓5%
      175 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      384 ↑4%
      199 ↓14%
      Burglary
      188 ↑11%
      128 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      198 ↑8%
      128 ↑13%
      Drugs
      190 ↑88%
      132 ↑76%
      Public Order
      199 ↓16%
      128 ↑11%
      Robbery
      75 ↓23%
      34 ↓28%
      Shoplifting
      284 ↑53%
      119 ↓54%
      Theft from Person
      74 ↓28%
      27 ↓43%
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↑38%
      21 ↑5%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑150%
      7 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      51 ↑89%
      26 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      B Osterley and Spring Grove is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Central Greenford safer than Osterley and Spring Grove?

      Central Greenford has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,024 crimes in the last 12 months. Osterley and Spring Grove has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 2,248 crimes. Osterley and Spring Grove scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Central Greenford vs Osterley and Spring Grove?

      Central Greenford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Osterley and Spring Grove shows -6.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Central Greenford and Osterley and Spring Grove?

      In Central Greenford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,118 incidents). In Osterley and Spring Grove, it is Violent Crime (599 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Central Greenford and Osterley and Spring Grove?

      Central Greenford recorded 972 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Osterley and Spring Grove recorded 525. 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 Central Greenford vs Osterley and Spring Grove?

      Violent crime in Central Greenford totalled 1,118 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 599 in Osterley and Spring Grove. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Central Greenford and Osterley and Spring Grove in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Central Greenford recorded 3,901 crimes (now 4,024, a change of +3.2%). Osterley and Spring Grove recorded 2,411 crimes previously (now 2,248, -6.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Central Greenford and Osterley and Spring Grove?

      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. Central Greenford has a resolution rate of 28.4% and Osterley and Spring Grove has 32.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Central Greenford and Osterley and Spring Grove?

      Central Greenford falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Osterley and Spring Grove 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 Central Greenford and Osterley and Spring Grove?

      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 Central Greenford or Osterley and Spring Grove on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Central Greenford and Osterley and Spring Grove. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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