Coulsdon Town vs Welsh Harp

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Coulsdon Town Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Welsh Harp Metropolitan Police Service

      Coulsdon Town vs Welsh Harp Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Coulsdon Town
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,369 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.8% trend
      32.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Welsh Harp
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,301 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.9% trend
      24.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Coulsdon Town
      B Welsh Harp
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,369
      5,301
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,225
      4,866
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.8%
      ↑8.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.3%
      24.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Coulsdon Town
      B Welsh Harp
      Violent Crime
      428 ↑27%
      1,379 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      251 ↑16%
      1,181 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      84 ↓22%
      371 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      133 ↑21%
      387 ↓13%
      Burglary
      89 ↑51%
      261 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      89 ↑2%
      245 ↑20%
      Drugs
      53 ↑51%
      446 ↑57%
      Public Order
      67 ↑3%
      278 ↑2%
      Robbery
      24 ↑14%
      157 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      115 ↓25%
      229 ↓16%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↓17%
      257 ↑16%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓67%
      17 ↓11%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑20%
      30 ↑3%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑100%
      63 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      A Coulsdon Town is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 6/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Coulsdon Town safer than Welsh Harp?

      Coulsdon Town has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,369 crimes in the last 12 months. Welsh Harp has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 5,301 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Coulsdon Town vs Welsh Harp?

      Coulsdon Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Welsh Harp shows +8.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Coulsdon Town and Welsh Harp?

      In Coulsdon Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (428 incidents). In Welsh Harp, it is Violent Crime (1,379 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Coulsdon Town and Welsh Harp?

      Coulsdon Town recorded 251 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Welsh Harp recorded 1,181. 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 Coulsdon Town vs Welsh Harp?

      Violent crime in Coulsdon Town totalled 428 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,379 in Welsh Harp. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Coulsdon Town and Welsh Harp in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Coulsdon Town recorded 1,225 crimes (now 1,369, a change of +11.8%). Welsh Harp recorded 4,866 crimes previously (now 5,301, +8.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Coulsdon Town and Welsh Harp?

      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. Coulsdon Town has a resolution rate of 32.3% and Welsh Harp has 24.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Coulsdon Town and Welsh Harp?

      Coulsdon Town falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Welsh Harp 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 Coulsdon Town and Welsh Harp?

      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 Coulsdon Town or Welsh Harp on a crime map?

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

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