Custom House vs Woolwich Common

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Custom House Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Woolwich Common Metropolitan Police Service

      Custom House vs Woolwich Common Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Custom House
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,726 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.7% trend
      35.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Woolwich Common
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,358 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.8% trend
      27.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Custom House
      B Woolwich Common
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      10,726
      8,358
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      10,341
      8,207
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.7%
      ↑1.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.4%
      27.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Custom House
      B Woolwich Common
      Violent Crime
      2,809 ↑10%
      2,640 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,047 ↑5%
      1,596 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      909 ↓11%
      664 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,162 ↓5%
      513 ↓4%
      Burglary
      388 ↑4%
      329 ↑11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      526 ↑12%
      453 ↓5%
      Drugs
      668 ↓4%
      437 ↓1%
      Public Order
      475 ↑0%
      592 ↑9%
      Robbery
      352 ↑31%
      218 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      552 ↑4%
      465 ↑15%
      Theft from Person
      523 ↑2%
      242 ↑11%
      Bicycle Theft
      69 ↓4%
      40 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      65 ↑30%
      67 ↑18%
      Other Crime
      181 ↑13%
      102 ↑16%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Custom House safer than Woolwich Common?

      Custom House has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,726 crimes in the last 12 months. Woolwich Common has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 8,358 crimes. Custom House scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Custom House vs Woolwich Common?

      Custom House shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Woolwich Common shows +1.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Custom House and Woolwich Common?

      In Custom House, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,809 incidents). In Woolwich Common, it is Violent Crime (2,640 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Custom House and Woolwich Common?

      Custom House recorded 2,047 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woolwich Common recorded 1,596. 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 Custom House vs Woolwich Common?

      Violent crime in Custom House totalled 2,809 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,640 in Woolwich Common. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Custom House and Woolwich Common in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Custom House recorded 10,341 crimes (now 10,726, a change of +3.7%). Woolwich Common recorded 8,207 crimes previously (now 8,358, +1.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Custom House and Woolwich 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. Custom House has a resolution rate of 35.4% and Woolwich Common has 27.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Custom House and Woolwich Common?

      Custom House falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Woolwich 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 Custom House and Woolwich 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 Custom House or Woolwich Common on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Custom House and Woolwich 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.