Chadwell Heath vs Wood End

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Chadwell Heath Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Wood End Metropolitan Police Service

      Chadwell Heath vs Wood End Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Chadwell Heath
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,502 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.2% trend
      30.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Wood End
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,216 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.6% trend
      35.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chadwell Heath
      B Wood End
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,502
      7,216
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,402
      6,647
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.2%
      ↑8.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.9%
      35.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chadwell Heath
      B Wood End
      Violent Crime
      815 ↑4%
      1,715 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      580 ↑9%
      1,468 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      130 ↓14%
      403 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      199 ↓7%
      665 ↑19%
      Burglary
      80 ↓12%
      276 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      153 ↑20%
      324 ↓1%
      Drugs
      203 ↑17%
      269 ↑31%
      Public Order
      125 ↓7%
      366 ↓1%
      Robbery
      72 ↑44%
      205 ↓3%
      Shoplifting
      52 ↓15%
      929 ↑43%
      Theft from Person
      33 ↓3%
      396 ↑49%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑100%
      81 ↑9%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑67%
      36 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      33 ↑0%
      83 ↑34%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chadwell Heath is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chadwell Heath safer than Wood End?

      Chadwell Heath has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,502 crimes in the last 12 months. Wood End has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 7,216 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chadwell Heath vs Wood End?

      Chadwell Heath shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wood End shows +8.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chadwell Heath and Wood End?

      In Chadwell Heath, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (815 incidents). In Wood End, it is Violent Crime (1,715 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chadwell Heath and Wood End?

      Chadwell Heath recorded 580 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wood End recorded 1,468. 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 Chadwell Heath vs Wood End?

      Violent crime in Chadwell Heath totalled 815 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,715 in Wood End. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chadwell Heath and Wood End in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chadwell Heath recorded 2,402 crimes (now 2,502, a change of +4.2%). Wood End recorded 6,647 crimes previously (now 7,216, +8.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chadwell Heath and Wood End?

      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. Chadwell Heath has a resolution rate of 30.9% and Wood End has 35.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chadwell Heath and Wood End?

      Chadwell Heath falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wood End 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 Chadwell Heath and Wood End?

      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 Chadwell Heath or Wood End on a crime map?

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

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