Fairfield vs Waterloo and South Bank

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Fairfield Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Waterloo and South Bank Metropolitan Police Service

      Fairfield vs Waterloo and South Bank Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Fairfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,782 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.7% trend
      25.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Waterloo and South Bank
      Metropolitan Police Service
      37,487 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.3% trend
      40.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fairfield
      B Waterloo and South Bank
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      14,782
      37,487
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,194
      39,600
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.7%
      ↓5.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.2%
      40.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fairfield
      B Waterloo and South Bank
      Violent Crime
      3,826 ↑0%
      6,062 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,362 ↑3%
      5,371 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      939 ↓5%
      6,385 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      795 ↓12%
      509 ↓18%
      Burglary
      533 ↓14%
      1,022 ↓4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      755 ↓8%
      1,025 ↓3%
      Drugs
      982 ↑11%
      1,072 ↑1%
      Public Order
      878 ↑0%
      1,629 ↓8%
      Robbery
      419 ↓20%
      1,459 ↓10%
      Shoplifting
      1,504 ↓7%
      1,898 ↑28%
      Theft from Person
      430 ↓17%
      10,139 ↓13%
      Bicycle Theft
      85 ↓7%
      591 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      120 ↑36%
      131 ↓13%
      Other Crime
      154 ↓15%
      194 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      B Waterloo and South Bank is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fairfield safer than Waterloo and South Bank?

      Fairfield has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,782 crimes in the last 12 months. Waterloo and South Bank has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 37,487 crimes. Waterloo and South Bank scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fairfield vs Waterloo and South Bank?

      Fairfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waterloo and South Bank shows -5.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fairfield and Waterloo and South Bank?

      In Fairfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,826 incidents). In Waterloo and South Bank, it is Theft from Person (10,139 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fairfield and Waterloo and South Bank?

      Fairfield recorded 3,362 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waterloo and South Bank recorded 5,371. 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 Fairfield vs Waterloo and South Bank?

      Violent crime in Fairfield totalled 3,826 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6,062 in Waterloo and South Bank. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fairfield and Waterloo and South Bank in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fairfield recorded 15,194 crimes (now 14,782, a change of -2.7%). Waterloo and South Bank recorded 39,600 crimes previously (now 37,487, -5.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fairfield and Waterloo and South Bank?

      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. Fairfield has a resolution rate of 25.2% and Waterloo and South Bank has 40.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fairfield and Waterloo and South Bank?

      Fairfield falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Waterloo and South Bank 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 Fairfield and Waterloo and South Bank?

      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 Fairfield or Waterloo and South Bank on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fairfield and Waterloo and South Bank. 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.