Harefield Village vs Wanstead Village

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    43/100
    Harefield Village Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Wanstead Village Metropolitan Police Service

      Harefield Village vs Wanstead Village Results

      A
      43/100
      Below Average
      Harefield Village
      Metropolitan Police Service
      453 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.4% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wanstead Village
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,493 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.9% trend
      35.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Harefield Village
      B Wanstead Village
      Safety Score
      43/100 Below Average
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      453
      3,493
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      386
      3,329
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.4%
      ↑4.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      35.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harefield Village
      B Wanstead Village
      Violent Crime
      153 ↑43%
      735 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      103 ↑29%
      763 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑33%
      205 ↓35%
      Vehicle Crime
      41 ↑28%
      390 ↓16%
      Burglary
      18 ↓38%
      198 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↓47%
      166 ↓10%
      Drugs
      10 ↑150%
      131 ↑35%
      Public Order
      30 ↑50%
      172 ↑3%
      Robbery
      7 ↑250%
      127 ↑10%
      Shoplifting
      18 ↑0%
      446 ↑78%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      93 ↓15%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      20 ↓41%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      13 ↑30%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑22%
      34 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harefield Village safer than Wanstead Village?

      Harefield Village has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 453 crimes in the last 12 months. Wanstead Village has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,493 crimes. Harefield Village scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Harefield Village vs Wanstead Village?

      Harefield Village shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wanstead Village shows +4.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Harefield Village and Wanstead Village?

      In Harefield Village, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (153 incidents). In Wanstead Village, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (763 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Harefield Village and Wanstead Village?

      Harefield Village recorded 103 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wanstead Village recorded 763. 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 Harefield Village vs Wanstead Village?

      Violent crime in Harefield Village totalled 153 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 735 in Wanstead Village. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Harefield Village and Wanstead Village in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harefield Village recorded 386 crimes (now 453, a change of +17.4%). Wanstead Village recorded 3,329 crimes previously (now 3,493, +4.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harefield Village and Wanstead Village?

      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. Harefield Village has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Wanstead Village has 35.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harefield Village and Wanstead Village?

      Harefield Village falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wanstead Village 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 Harefield Village and Wanstead Village?

      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 Harefield Village or Wanstead Village on a crime map?

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

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