Falconwood and Welling vs North Richmond

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Falconwood and Welling Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      North Richmond Metropolitan Police Service

      Falconwood and Welling vs North Richmond Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Falconwood and Welling
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,766 crimes / 12m
      ↓4% trend
      29.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      North Richmond
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,286 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.4% trend
      35.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Falconwood and Welling
      B North Richmond
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,766
      3,286
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,881
      3,549
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4%
      ↓7.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.5%
      35.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Falconwood and Welling
      B North Richmond
      Violent Crime
      732 ↓3%
      648 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      539 ↑13%
      766 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      173 ↓9%
      277 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      297 ↓16%
      346 ↓3%
      Burglary
      123 ↓1%
      201 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      184 ↓5%
      186 ↓12%
      Drugs
      160 ↑19%
      76 ↓22%
      Public Order
      150 ↓4%
      162 ↓17%
      Robbery
      39 ↓30%
      69 ↑3%
      Shoplifting
      270 ↓17%
      334 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      30 ↓33%
      102 ↓22%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↑0%
      78 ↑5%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑30%
      16 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      41 ↓11%
      25 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      B North Richmond is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Falconwood and Welling safer than North Richmond?

      Falconwood and Welling has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,766 crimes in the last 12 months. North Richmond has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 3,286 crimes. North Richmond scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Falconwood and Welling vs North Richmond?

      Falconwood and Welling shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. North Richmond shows -7.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Falconwood and Welling and North Richmond?

      In Falconwood and Welling, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (732 incidents). In North Richmond, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (766 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Falconwood and Welling and North Richmond?

      Falconwood and Welling recorded 539 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while North Richmond recorded 766. 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 Falconwood and Welling vs North Richmond?

      Violent crime in Falconwood and Welling totalled 732 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 648 in North Richmond. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Falconwood and Welling and North Richmond in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Falconwood and Welling recorded 2,881 crimes (now 2,766, a change of -4%). North Richmond recorded 3,549 crimes previously (now 3,286, -7.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Falconwood and Welling and North Richmond?

      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. Falconwood and Welling has a resolution rate of 29.5% and North Richmond has 35.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Falconwood and Welling and North Richmond?

      Falconwood and Welling falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. North Richmond 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 Falconwood and Welling and North Richmond?

      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 Falconwood and Welling or North Richmond on a crime map?

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

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