Crystal Palace and Anerley vs Waddon

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Crystal Palace and Anerley Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Waddon Metropolitan Police Service

      Crystal Palace and Anerley vs Waddon Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Crystal Palace and Anerley
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,807 crimes / 12m
      ↑3% trend
      28.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Waddon
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,611 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.6% trend
      26.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crystal Palace and Anerley
      B Waddon
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,807
      7,611
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,608
      7,660
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3%
      ↓0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.2%
      26.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crystal Palace and Anerley
      B Waddon
      Violent Crime
      1,729 ↑1%
      2,141 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,455 ↑5%
      1,668 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      459 ↓4%
      478 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      619 ↓17%
      536 ↑4%
      Burglary
      308 ↑1%
      298 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      396 ↑6%
      444 ↑6%
      Drugs
      347 ↑37%
      393 ↑2%
      Public Order
      388 ↑14%
      436 ↑0%
      Robbery
      172 ↓5%
      188 ↓14%
      Shoplifting
      615 ↑6%
      674 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      149 ↑25%
      155 ↓13%
      Bicycle Theft
      35 ↓31%
      34 ↓17%
      Possession of Weapons
      40 ↑150%
      59 ↑37%
      Other Crime
      95 ↑46%
      107 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crystal Palace and Anerley safer than Waddon?

      Crystal Palace and Anerley has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,807 crimes in the last 12 months. Waddon has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 7,611 crimes. Waddon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crystal Palace and Anerley vs Waddon?

      Crystal Palace and Anerley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Waddon shows -0.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crystal Palace and Anerley and Waddon?

      In Crystal Palace and Anerley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,729 incidents). In Waddon, it is Violent Crime (2,141 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crystal Palace and Anerley and Waddon?

      Crystal Palace and Anerley recorded 1,455 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waddon recorded 1,668. 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 Crystal Palace and Anerley vs Waddon?

      Violent crime in Crystal Palace and Anerley totalled 1,729 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,141 in Waddon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crystal Palace and Anerley and Waddon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crystal Palace and Anerley recorded 6,608 crimes (now 6,807, a change of +3%). Waddon recorded 7,660 crimes previously (now 7,611, -0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crystal Palace and Anerley and Waddon?

      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. Crystal Palace and Anerley has a resolution rate of 28.2% and Waddon has 26.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crystal Palace and Anerley and Waddon?

      Crystal Palace and Anerley falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Waddon 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 Crystal Palace and Anerley and Waddon?

      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 Crystal Palace and Anerley or Waddon on a crime map?

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

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