Cricklewood vs Ladywell

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Cricklewood Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Ladywell Metropolitan Police Service

      Cricklewood vs Ladywell Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Cricklewood
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,292 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.9% trend
      28.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Ladywell
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,846 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.8% trend
      26.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cricklewood
      B Ladywell
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,292
      11,846
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,584
      11,943
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.9%
      ↓0.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.7%
      26.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cricklewood
      B Ladywell
      Violent Crime
      1,654 ↓1%
      3,514 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,763 ↑2%
      2,368 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      601 ↑3%
      913 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      641 ↓23%
      618 ↓17%
      Burglary
      291 ↓34%
      424 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      326 ↓13%
      612 ↓2%
      Drugs
      329 ↑30%
      704 ↑32%
      Public Order
      360 ↓15%
      863 ↑10%
      Robbery
      135 ↓18%
      281 ↓19%
      Shoplifting
      762 ↑6%
      754 ↑16%
      Theft from Person
      262 ↓2%
      452 ↓48%
      Bicycle Theft
      42 ↓5%
      109 ↓52%
      Possession of Weapons
      51 ↑155%
      103 ↑69%
      Other Crime
      75 ↑17%
      131 ↑34%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cricklewood is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cricklewood safer than Ladywell?

      Cricklewood has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,292 crimes in the last 12 months. Ladywell has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 11,846 crimes. Cricklewood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cricklewood vs Ladywell?

      Cricklewood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ladywell shows -0.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cricklewood and Ladywell?

      In Cricklewood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,763 incidents). In Ladywell, it is Violent Crime (3,514 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cricklewood and Ladywell?

      Cricklewood recorded 1,763 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ladywell recorded 2,368. 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 Cricklewood vs Ladywell?

      Violent crime in Cricklewood totalled 1,654 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,514 in Ladywell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cricklewood and Ladywell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cricklewood recorded 7,584 crimes (now 7,292, a change of -3.9%). Ladywell recorded 11,943 crimes previously (now 11,846, -0.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cricklewood and Ladywell?

      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. Cricklewood has a resolution rate of 28.7% and Ladywell has 26.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cricklewood and Ladywell?

      Cricklewood falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Ladywell 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 Cricklewood and Ladywell?

      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 Cricklewood or Ladywell on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cricklewood and Ladywell. 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.