Colham and Cowley vs Whalebone

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Colham and Cowley Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Whalebone Metropolitan Police Service

      Colham and Cowley vs Whalebone Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Colham and Cowley
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,020 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.6% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Whalebone
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,498 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      26.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Colham and Cowley
      B Whalebone
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,020
      5,498
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,753
      5,710
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.6%
      ↓3.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      26.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Colham and Cowley
      B Whalebone
      Violent Crime
      1,597 ↑8%
      1,866 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,038 ↑5%
      1,021 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      293 ↑2%
      287 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      378 ↓6%
      533 ↓2%
      Burglary
      164 ↓1%
      216 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      313 ↓26%
      353 ↑4%
      Drugs
      310 ↑90%
      250 ↑54%
      Public Order
      317 ↑12%
      277 ↓13%
      Robbery
      83 ↑9%
      202 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      266 ↓10%
      258 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      124 ↑44%
      98 ↓9%
      Bicycle Theft
      29 ↑26%
      31 ↓3%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↑27%
      28 ↑22%
      Other Crime
      89 ↑24%
      78 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Colham and Cowley safer than Whalebone?

      Colham and Cowley has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,020 crimes in the last 12 months. Whalebone has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 5,498 crimes. Whalebone scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Colham and Cowley vs Whalebone?

      Colham and Cowley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whalebone shows -3.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Colham and Cowley and Whalebone?

      In Colham and Cowley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,597 incidents). In Whalebone, it is Violent Crime (1,866 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Colham and Cowley and Whalebone?

      Colham and Cowley recorded 1,038 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whalebone recorded 1,021. 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 Colham and Cowley vs Whalebone?

      Violent crime in Colham and Cowley totalled 1,597 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,866 in Whalebone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Colham and Cowley and Whalebone in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Colham and Cowley recorded 4,753 crimes (now 5,020, a change of +5.6%). Whalebone recorded 5,710 crimes previously (now 5,498, -3.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Colham and Cowley and Whalebone?

      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. Colham and Cowley has a resolution rate of 27.3% and Whalebone has 26.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Colham and Cowley and Whalebone?

      Colham and Cowley falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Whalebone 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 Colham and Cowley and Whalebone?

      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 Colham and Cowley or Whalebone on a crime map?

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

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