Ealing Common vs Selsdon Vale and Forestdale

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Ealing Common Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      17/100
      Selsdon Vale and Forestdale Metropolitan Police Service

      Ealing Common vs Selsdon Vale and Forestdale Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Ealing Common
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,652 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.1% trend
      31.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      17/100
      High Crime
      Selsdon Vale and Forestdale
      Metropolitan Police Service
      789 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.7% trend
      23.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ealing Common
      B Selsdon Vale and Forestdale
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      17/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,652
      789
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,062
      982
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.1%
      ↓19.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.5%
      23.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ealing Common
      B Selsdon Vale and Forestdale
      Violent Crime
      1,672 ↑7%
      290 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,884 ↑15%
      152 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      590 ↓17%
      43 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      640 ↓17%
      61 ↓46%
      Burglary
      329 ↑13%
      32 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      320 ↑5%
      52 ↓52%
      Drugs
      308 ↑94%
      37 ↓16%
      Public Order
      470 ↑14%
      45 ↑0%
      Robbery
      133 ↓17%
      13 ↓7%
      Shoplifting
      793 ↓46%
      37 ↓47%
      Theft from Person
      322 ↓13%
      7 ↓22%
      Bicycle Theft
      99 ↓35%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      36 ↑71%
      5 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      56 ↓5%
      14 ↓26%
      Overall Verdict
      B Selsdon Vale and Forestdale is the safer choice — scoring 17/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ealing Common safer than Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      Ealing Common has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,652 crimes in the last 12 months. Selsdon Vale and Forestdale has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) with 789 crimes. Selsdon Vale and Forestdale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ealing Common vs Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      Ealing Common shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Selsdon Vale and Forestdale shows -19.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ealing Common and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      In Ealing Common, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,884 incidents). In Selsdon Vale and Forestdale, it is Violent Crime (290 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ealing Common and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      Ealing Common recorded 1,884 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Selsdon Vale and Forestdale recorded 152. 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 Ealing Common vs Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      Violent crime in Ealing Common totalled 1,672 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 290 in Selsdon Vale and Forestdale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ealing Common and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ealing Common recorded 8,062 crimes (now 7,652, a change of -5.1%). Selsdon Vale and Forestdale recorded 982 crimes previously (now 789, -19.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ealing Common and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      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. Ealing Common has a resolution rate of 31.5% and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale has 23.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ealing Common and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      Ealing Common falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Selsdon Vale and Forestdale 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 Ealing Common and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale?

      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 Ealing Common or Selsdon Vale and Forestdale on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ealing Common and Selsdon Vale and Forestdale. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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