Hermitage and Gardens vs Welsh Harp

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Hermitage and Gardens Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Welsh Harp Metropolitan Police Service

      Hermitage and Gardens vs Welsh Harp Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Hermitage and Gardens
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,329 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.8% trend
      31.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Welsh Harp
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,301 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.9% trend
      24.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hermitage and Gardens
      B Welsh Harp
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      13,329
      5,301
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      13,098
      4,866
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.8%
      ↑8.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.6%
      24.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hermitage and Gardens
      B Welsh Harp
      Violent Crime
      3,081 ↑7%
      1,379 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,231 ↑1%
      1,181 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      848 ↓1%
      371 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      981 ↓3%
      387 ↓13%
      Burglary
      476 ↓13%
      261 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      539 ↓8%
      245 ↑20%
      Drugs
      607 ↓3%
      446 ↑57%
      Public Order
      660 ↑2%
      278 ↑2%
      Robbery
      558 ↓6%
      157 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      840 ↑120%
      229 ↓16%
      Theft from Person
      1,145 ↓20%
      257 ↑16%
      Bicycle Theft
      155 ↓3%
      17 ↓11%
      Possession of Weapons
      98 ↑61%
      30 ↑3%
      Other Crime
      110 ↓12%
      63 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hermitage and Gardens is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hermitage and Gardens safer than Welsh Harp?

      Hermitage and Gardens has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 13,329 crimes in the last 12 months. Welsh Harp has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 5,301 crimes. Hermitage and Gardens scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hermitage and Gardens vs Welsh Harp?

      Hermitage and Gardens shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Welsh Harp shows +8.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hermitage and Gardens and Welsh Harp?

      In Hermitage and Gardens, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,231 incidents). In Welsh Harp, it is Violent Crime (1,379 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hermitage and Gardens and Welsh Harp?

      Hermitage and Gardens recorded 3,231 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Welsh Harp recorded 1,181. 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 Hermitage and Gardens vs Welsh Harp?

      Violent crime in Hermitage and Gardens totalled 3,081 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,379 in Welsh Harp. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hermitage and Gardens and Welsh Harp in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hermitage and Gardens recorded 13,098 crimes (now 13,329, a change of +1.8%). Welsh Harp recorded 4,866 crimes previously (now 5,301, +8.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hermitage and Gardens and Welsh Harp?

      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. Hermitage and Gardens has a resolution rate of 31.6% and Welsh Harp has 24.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hermitage and Gardens and Welsh Harp?

      Hermitage and Gardens falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Welsh Harp 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 Hermitage and Gardens and Welsh Harp?

      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 Hermitage and Gardens or Welsh Harp on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hermitage and Gardens and Welsh Harp. 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.