Grove Park vs Valentines

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Grove Park Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Valentines Metropolitan Police Service

      Grove Park vs Valentines Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Grove Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,239 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.8% trend
      22.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Valentines
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,336 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.8% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Grove Park
      B Valentines
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,239
      10,336
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,274
      9,682
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.8%
      ↑6.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.4%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Grove Park
      B Valentines
      Violent Crime
      1,433 ↑4%
      2,742 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      861 ↑6%
      2,309 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      247 ↓21%
      756 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      466 ↓1%
      709 ↓4%
      Burglary
      143 ↓13%
      293 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      308 ↓7%
      480 ↑19%
      Drugs
      212 ↑5%
      491 ↑38%
      Public Order
      252 ↑14%
      559 ↑32%
      Robbery
      71 ↓16%
      301 ↑17%
      Shoplifting
      69 ↓36%
      670 ↑7%
      Theft from Person
      57 ↓36%
      800 ↓10%
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↓16%
      56 ↓42%
      Possession of Weapons
      30 ↑43%
      40 ↑11%
      Other Crime
      74 ↑30%
      130 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      A Grove Park is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Grove Park safer than Valentines?

      Grove Park has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,239 crimes in the last 12 months. Valentines has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 10,336 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Grove Park vs Valentines?

      Grove Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Valentines shows +6.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Grove Park and Valentines?

      In Grove Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,433 incidents). In Valentines, it is Violent Crime (2,742 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Grove Park and Valentines?

      Grove Park recorded 861 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Valentines recorded 2,309. 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 Park vs Valentines?

      Violent crime in Grove Park totalled 1,433 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,742 in Valentines. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Grove Park and Valentines in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Grove Park recorded 4,274 crimes (now 4,239, a change of -0.8%). Valentines recorded 9,682 crimes previously (now 10,336, +6.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Grove Park and Valentines?

      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 Park has a resolution rate of 22.4% and Valentines has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Grove Park and Valentines?

      Grove Park falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Valentines 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 Park and Valentines?

      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 Park or Valentines on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Grove Park and Valentines. 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.