Grove Green vs Valence

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Grove Green Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Valence Metropolitan Police Service

      Grove Green vs Valence Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Grove Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,448 crimes / 12m
      ↓1% trend
      28.5% 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 Grove Green
      B Valence
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      10,448
      6,580
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      10,548
      6,805
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1%
      ↓3.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.5%
      27.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Grove Green
      B Valence
      Violent Crime
      2,376 ↑5%
      2,291 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,455 ↓14%
      1,188 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      863 ↑0%
      361 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      761 ↓7%
      644 ↑2%
      Burglary
      402 ↓25%
      253 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      511 ↓4%
      421 ↓3%
      Drugs
      583 ↑20%
      302 ↑39%
      Public Order
      485 ↑7%
      343 ↓12%
      Robbery
      295 ↓3%
      217 ↑1%
      Shoplifting
      961 ↑81%
      268 ↓58%
      Theft from Person
      492 ↓14%
      128 ↓3%
      Bicycle Theft
      119 ↓34%
      42 ↑24%
      Possession of Weapons
      57 ↑14%
      31 ↑19%
      Other Crime
      88 ↓14%
      91 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Valence is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Grove Green safer than Valence?

      Grove Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,448 crimes in the last 12 months. Valence has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 6,580 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Grove Green vs Valence?

      Grove Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1% — 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 Grove Green and Valence?

      In Grove Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,455 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 Grove Green and Valence?

      Grove Green recorded 2,455 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 Grove Green vs Valence?

      Violent crime in Grove Green totalled 2,376 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 Grove Green and Valence in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Grove Green recorded 10,548 crimes (now 10,448, a change of -1%). Valence recorded 6,805 crimes previously (now 6,580, -3.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Grove Green 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. Grove Green has a resolution rate of 28.5% and Valence has 27.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Grove Green and Valence?

      Grove Green 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 Grove Green 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 Grove Green or Valence on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Grove Green 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.