Chingford Green vs West Putney

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Chingford Green Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      West Putney Metropolitan Police Service

      Chingford Green vs West Putney Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Chingford Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,617 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.3% trend
      22% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      West Putney
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,546 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.4% trend
      41.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chingford Green
      B West Putney
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,617
      5,546
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,655
      5,365
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.3%
      ↑3.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22%
      41.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chingford Green
      B West Putney
      Violent Crime
      461 ↑19%
      1,422 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      346 ↓10%
      1,282 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      92 ↓7%
      410 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      198 ↓27%
      492 ↓1%
      Burglary
      73 ↓5%
      264 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      105 ↓13%
      272 ↓8%
      Drugs
      111 ↑68%
      287 ↑82%
      Public Order
      99 ↑3%
      311 ↓4%
      Robbery
      21 ↑11%
      101 ↑19%
      Shoplifting
      63 ↓11%
      411 ↑5%
      Theft from Person
      14 ↓53%
      129 ↑5%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      78 ↓30%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑27%
      25 ↑108%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑25%
      62 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chingford Green safer than West Putney?

      Chingford Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,617 crimes in the last 12 months. West Putney has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 5,546 crimes. West Putney scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chingford Green vs West Putney?

      Chingford Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Putney shows +3.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chingford Green and West Putney?

      In Chingford Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (461 incidents). In West Putney, it is Violent Crime (1,422 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chingford Green and West Putney?

      Chingford Green recorded 346 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Putney recorded 1,282. 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 Chingford Green vs West Putney?

      Violent crime in Chingford Green totalled 461 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,422 in West Putney. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chingford Green and West Putney in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chingford Green recorded 1,655 crimes (now 1,617, a change of -2.3%). West Putney recorded 5,365 crimes previously (now 5,546, +3.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chingford Green and West Putney?

      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. Chingford Green has a resolution rate of 22% and West Putney has 41.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chingford Green and West Putney?

      Chingford Green falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Putney 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 Chingford Green and West Putney?

      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 Chingford Green or West Putney on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chingford Green and West Putney. 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.