Crofton Park vs West Putney

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Crofton Park Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      West Putney Metropolitan Police Service

      Crofton Park vs West Putney Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Crofton Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,502 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.3% trend
      28.1% 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 Crofton Park
      B West Putney
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,502
      5,546
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,526
      5,365
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.3%
      ↑3.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.1%
      41.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crofton Park
      B West Putney
      Violent Crime
      2,321 ↑13%
      1,422 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,467 ↑12%
      1,282 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      527 ↓16%
      410 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      529 ↓23%
      492 ↓1%
      Burglary
      313 ↓20%
      264 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      428 ↑6%
      272 ↓8%
      Drugs
      364 ↑21%
      287 ↑82%
      Public Order
      461 ↑10%
      311 ↓4%
      Robbery
      185 ↓19%
      101 ↑19%
      Shoplifting
      455 ↓10%
      411 ↑5%
      Theft from Person
      212 ↓41%
      129 ↑5%
      Bicycle Theft
      78 ↓43%
      78 ↓30%
      Possession of Weapons
      70 ↑56%
      25 ↑108%
      Other Crime
      92 ↑42%
      62 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Putney is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crofton Park safer than West Putney?

      Crofton Park has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,502 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 Crofton Park vs West Putney?

      Crofton Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.3% — 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 Crofton Park and West Putney?

      In Crofton Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,321 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 Crofton Park and West Putney?

      Crofton Park recorded 1,467 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 Crofton Park vs West Putney?

      Violent crime in Crofton Park totalled 2,321 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 Crofton Park and West Putney in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crofton Park recorded 7,526 crimes (now 7,502, a change of -0.3%). West Putney recorded 5,365 crimes previously (now 5,546, +3.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crofton Park 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. Crofton Park has a resolution rate of 28.1% and West Putney has 41.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crofton Park and West Putney?

      Crofton Park 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 Crofton Park 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 Crofton Park or West Putney on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crofton Park 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.