Hither Green vs Wandsworth Common

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Hither Green Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Wandsworth Common Metropolitan Police Service

      Hither Green vs Wandsworth Common Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Hither Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,774 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.2% trend
      25.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wandsworth Common
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,614 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.9% trend
      30.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hither Green
      B Wandsworth Common
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,774
      5,614
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,116
      5,509
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.2%
      ↑1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.8%
      30.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hither Green
      B Wandsworth Common
      Violent Crime
      2,699 ↑12%
      1,682 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,500 ↑1%
      1,098 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      542 ↓18%
      446 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      569 ↓28%
      631 ↓4%
      Burglary
      289 ↓19%
      232 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      476 ↑3%
      298 ↑9%
      Drugs
      390 ↓2%
      171 ↑41%
      Public Order
      487 ↓6%
      301 ↑23%
      Robbery
      147 ↓27%
      110 ↑9%
      Shoplifting
      326 ↓14%
      352 ↑57%
      Theft from Person
      162 ↓39%
      102 ↓16%
      Bicycle Theft
      44 ↓54%
      68 ↓28%
      Possession of Weapons
      61 ↑65%
      22 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      82 ↑22%
      101 ↑35%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wandsworth Common 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 Hither Green safer than Wandsworth Common?

      Hither Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,774 crimes in the last 12 months. Wandsworth Common has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 5,614 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hither Green vs Wandsworth Common?

      Hither Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wandsworth Common shows +1.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hither Green and Wandsworth Common?

      In Hither Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,699 incidents). In Wandsworth Common, it is Violent Crime (1,682 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hither Green and Wandsworth Common?

      Hither Green recorded 1,500 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wandsworth Common recorded 1,098. 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 Hither Green vs Wandsworth Common?

      Violent crime in Hither Green totalled 2,699 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,682 in Wandsworth Common. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hither Green and Wandsworth Common in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hither Green recorded 8,116 crimes (now 7,774, a change of -4.2%). Wandsworth Common recorded 5,509 crimes previously (now 5,614, +1.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hither Green and Wandsworth Common?

      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. Hither Green has a resolution rate of 25.8% and Wandsworth Common has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hither Green and Wandsworth Common?

      Hither Green falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wandsworth Common 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 Hither Green and Wandsworth Common?

      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 Hither Green or Wandsworth Common on a crime map?

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

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