Cranbrook vs Wandsworth Common

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Cranbrook Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Wandsworth Common Metropolitan Police Service

      Cranbrook vs Wandsworth Common Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Cranbrook
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,956 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.5% trend
      37% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wandsworth Common
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,614 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.9% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cranbrook
      B Wandsworth Common
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,956
      5,614
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,542
      5,509
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.5%
      ↑1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37%
      30.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cranbrook
      B Wandsworth Common
      Violent Crime
      1,571 ↑9%
      1,682 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,429 ↑20%
      1,098 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      427 ↓12%
      446 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      514 ↑3%
      631 ↓4%
      Burglary
      174 ↓27%
      232 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      280 ↑10%
      298 ↑9%
      Drugs
      280 ↑58%
      171 ↑41%
      Public Order
      342 ↑32%
      301 ↑23%
      Robbery
      177 ↑16%
      110 ↑9%
      Shoplifting
      212 ↓2%
      352 ↑57%
      Theft from Person
      429 ↓13%
      102 ↓16%
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↓50%
      68 ↓28%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑19%
      22 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      75 ↑27%
      101 ↑35%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wandsworth Common is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cranbrook safer than Wandsworth Common?

      Cranbrook has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,956 crimes in the last 12 months. Wandsworth Common has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 5,614 crimes. Wandsworth Common scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cranbrook vs Wandsworth Common?

      Cranbrook shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wandsworth Common shows +1.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cranbrook and Wandsworth Common?

      In Cranbrook, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,571 incidents). In Wandsworth Common, it is Violent Crime (1,682 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cranbrook and Wandsworth Common?

      Cranbrook recorded 1,429 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wandsworth Common recorded 1,098. 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 Cranbrook vs Wandsworth Common?

      Violent crime in Cranbrook totalled 1,571 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,682 in Wandsworth Common. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cranbrook and Wandsworth Common in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cranbrook recorded 5,542 crimes (now 5,956, a change of +7.5%). Wandsworth Common recorded 5,509 crimes previously (now 5,614, +1.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cranbrook and Wandsworth Common?

      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. Cranbrook has a resolution rate of 37% and Wandsworth Common has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cranbrook and Wandsworth Common?

      Cranbrook falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wandsworth Common 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 Cranbrook and Wandsworth Common?

      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 Cranbrook or Wandsworth Common on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cranbrook and Wandsworth Common. 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.