Higham Hill vs Wendell Park

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Higham Hill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Wendell Park Metropolitan Police Service

      Higham Hill vs Wendell Park Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Higham Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,948 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.2% trend
      25.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Wendell Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,157 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.7% trend
      30.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Higham Hill
      B Wendell Park
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,948
      11,157
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,936
      12,082
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.2%
      ↓7.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.8%
      30.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Higham Hill
      B Wendell Park
      Violent Crime
      1,402 ↑5%
      2,677 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,240 ↓14%
      2,601 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      480 ↓13%
      846 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      563 ↓33%
      1,162 ↓24%
      Burglary
      293 ↑0%
      500 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      319 ↓19%
      598 ↑0%
      Drugs
      319 ↑10%
      513 ↑38%
      Public Order
      280 ↑13%
      629 ↓11%
      Robbery
      151 ↓29%
      232 ↓14%
      Shoplifting
      415 ↓32%
      720 ↑27%
      Theft from Person
      264 ↓48%
      264 ↓32%
      Bicycle Theft
      148 ↑18%
      245 ↓20%
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↓10%
      63 ↑85%
      Other Crime
      47 ↓18%
      107 ↑2%
      Overall Verdict
      A Higham Hill is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 10/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Higham Hill safer than Wendell Park?

      Higham Hill has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,948 crimes in the last 12 months. Wendell Park has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 11,157 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Higham Hill vs Wendell Park?

      Higham Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wendell Park shows -7.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Higham Hill and Wendell Park?

      In Higham Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,402 incidents). In Wendell Park, it is Violent Crime (2,677 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Higham Hill and Wendell Park?

      Higham Hill recorded 1,240 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wendell Park recorded 2,601. 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 Higham Hill vs Wendell Park?

      Violent crime in Higham Hill totalled 1,402 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,677 in Wendell Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Higham Hill and Wendell Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Higham Hill recorded 6,936 crimes (now 5,948, a change of -14.2%). Wendell Park recorded 12,082 crimes previously (now 11,157, -7.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Higham Hill and Wendell Park?

      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. Higham Hill has a resolution rate of 25.8% and Wendell Park has 30.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Higham Hill and Wendell Park?

      Higham Hill falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wendell Park 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 Higham Hill and Wendell Park?

      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 Higham Hill or Wendell Park on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Higham Hill and Wendell Park. 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.