Enfield Lock vs Plaistow South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Enfield Lock Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Plaistow South Metropolitan Police Service

      Enfield Lock vs Plaistow South Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Enfield Lock
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,820 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.9% trend
      22% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Plaistow South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,248 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.5% trend
      30.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Enfield Lock
      B Plaistow South
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,820
      13,248
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,287
      13,179
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.9%
      ↑0.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22%
      30.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Enfield Lock
      B Plaistow South
      Violent Crime
      1,103 ↓16%
      3,586 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      980 ↓8%
      2,751 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      246 ↓15%
      927 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      353 ↓20%
      1,172 ↓12%
      Burglary
      197 ↓1%
      407 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      239 ↓12%
      619 ↑8%
      Drugs
      152 ↑6%
      805 ↓1%
      Public Order
      177 ↓15%
      612 ↑12%
      Robbery
      109 ↑2%
      425 ↑10%
      Shoplifting
      50 ↓15%
      782 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      115 ↑35%
      854 ↓12%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↓41%
      77 ↓14%
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↑16%
      83 ↑36%
      Other Crime
      53 ↓2%
      148 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Enfield Lock 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 Enfield Lock safer than Plaistow South?

      Enfield Lock has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,820 crimes in the last 12 months. Plaistow South has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 13,248 crimes. Enfield Lock scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Enfield Lock vs Plaistow South?

      Enfield Lock shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Plaistow South shows +0.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Enfield Lock and Plaistow South?

      In Enfield Lock, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,103 incidents). In Plaistow South, it is Violent Crime (3,586 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Enfield Lock and Plaistow South?

      Enfield Lock recorded 980 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Plaistow South recorded 2,751. 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 Enfield Lock vs Plaistow South?

      Violent crime in Enfield Lock totalled 1,103 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,586 in Plaistow South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Enfield Lock and Plaistow South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Enfield Lock recorded 4,287 crimes (now 3,820, a change of -10.9%). Plaistow South recorded 13,179 crimes previously (now 13,248, +0.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Enfield Lock and Plaistow South?

      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. Enfield Lock has a resolution rate of 22% and Plaistow South has 30.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Enfield Lock and Plaistow South?

      Enfield Lock falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Plaistow South 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 Enfield Lock and Plaistow South?

      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 Enfield Lock or Plaistow South on a crime map?

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

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