Gooshays vs Valence

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Gooshays Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Valence Metropolitan Police Service

      Gooshays vs Valence Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Gooshays
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,853 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.3% trend
      32.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Valence
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,580 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.3% trend
      27.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gooshays
      B Valence
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,853
      6,580
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,999
      6,805
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.3%
      ↓3.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.8%
      27.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gooshays
      B Valence
      Violent Crime
      594 ↓9%
      2,291 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      389 ↑0%
      1,188 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      93 ↑4%
      361 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      145 ↓7%
      644 ↑2%
      Burglary
      71 ↓24%
      253 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      112 ↓19%
      421 ↓3%
      Drugs
      132 ↑25%
      302 ↑39%
      Public Order
      117 ↓3%
      343 ↓12%
      Robbery
      41 ↑8%
      217 ↑1%
      Shoplifting
      108 ↓36%
      268 ↓58%
      Theft from Person
      22 ↑144%
      128 ↓3%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓75%
      42 ↑24%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑233%
      31 ↑19%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓44%
      91 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gooshays is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gooshays safer than Valence?

      Gooshays has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,853 crimes in the last 12 months. Valence has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 6,580 crimes. Gooshays scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gooshays vs Valence?

      Gooshays shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Valence shows -3.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gooshays and Valence?

      In Gooshays, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (594 incidents). In Valence, it is Violent Crime (2,291 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gooshays and Valence?

      Gooshays recorded 389 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Valence recorded 1,188. 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 Gooshays vs Valence?

      Violent crime in Gooshays totalled 594 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,291 in Valence. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gooshays and Valence in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gooshays recorded 1,999 crimes (now 1,853, a change of -7.3%). Valence recorded 6,805 crimes previously (now 6,580, -3.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gooshays and Valence?

      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. Gooshays has a resolution rate of 32.8% and Valence has 27.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gooshays and Valence?

      Gooshays falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Valence 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 Gooshays and Valence?

      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 Gooshays or Valence on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gooshays and Valence. 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.