Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood vs Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood Surrey Police

      Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood vs Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,398 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.2% trend
      26.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood
      Surrey Police
      360 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.5% trend
      11.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood
      B Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,398
      360
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,752
      426
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.2%
      ↓15.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.7%
      11.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood
      B Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood
      Violent Crime
      1,633 ↑1%
      139 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,167 ↑1%
      59 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      349 ↓7%
      24 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      539 ↓7%
      11 ↓69%
      Burglary
      231 ↓11%
      32 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      332 ↑0%
      42 ↑11%
      Drugs
      242 ↓9%
      11 ↑57%
      Public Order
      284 ↓1%
      26 ↓21%
      Robbery
      131 ↓15%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      234 ↓53%
      1 ↓90%
      Theft from Person
      110 ↑10%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↓31%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      36 ↑57%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      88 ↑22%
      11 ↑22%
      Overall Verdict
      B Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood safer than Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood?

      Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,398 crimes in the last 12 months. Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 360 crimes. Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood vs Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood?

      Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood shows -15.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood and Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood?

      In Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,633 incidents). In Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood, it is Violent Crime (139 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood and Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood?

      Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood recorded 1,167 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood recorded 59. 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 Upper Norwood vs Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood?

      Violent crime in Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood totalled 1,633 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 139 in Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood and Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood recorded 5,752 crimes (now 5,398, a change of -6.2%). Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood recorded 426 crimes previously (now 360, -15.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood and Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood?

      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 Upper Norwood has a resolution rate of 26.7% and Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood has 11.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood and Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood?

      Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood is covered by Surrey Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood and Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood?

      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 Upper Norwood or Tadworth, Walton & Kingswood on a crime map?

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

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