Hook and Chessington North vs Wandsworth Common

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Hook and Chessington North Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Wandsworth Common Metropolitan Police Service

      Hook and Chessington North vs Wandsworth Common Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Hook and Chessington North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,223 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.2% trend
      30.3% 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
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hook and Chessington North
      B Wandsworth Common
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,223
      5,614
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,054
      5,509
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.2%
      ↑1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.3%
      30.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hook and Chessington North
      B Wandsworth Common
      Violent Crime
      714 ↑21%
      1,682 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      488 ↓8%
      1,098 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      107 ↓18%
      446 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      251 ↑78%
      631 ↓4%
      Burglary
      97 ↑24%
      232 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      198 ↓24%
      298 ↑9%
      Drugs
      84 ↑87%
      171 ↑41%
      Public Order
      131 ↑4%
      301 ↑23%
      Robbery
      21 ↑17%
      110 ↑9%
      Shoplifting
      58 ↓13%
      352 ↑57%
      Theft from Person
      18 ↑29%
      102 ↓16%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑22%
      68 ↓28%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑0%
      22 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      34 ↑10%
      101 ↑35%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wandsworth Common 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 Hook and Chessington North safer than Wandsworth Common?

      Hook and Chessington North has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,223 crimes in the last 12 months. Wandsworth Common has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 5,614 crimes. Wandsworth Common scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hook and Chessington North vs Wandsworth Common?

      Hook and Chessington North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.2% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Hook and Chessington North and Wandsworth Common?

      In Hook and Chessington North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (714 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 Hook and Chessington North and Wandsworth Common?

      Hook and Chessington North recorded 488 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 Hook and Chessington North vs Wandsworth Common?

      Violent crime in Hook and Chessington North totalled 714 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 Hook and Chessington North and Wandsworth Common in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hook and Chessington North recorded 2,054 crimes (now 2,223, a change of +8.2%). Wandsworth Common recorded 5,509 crimes previously (now 5,614, +1.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hook and Chessington North 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. Hook and Chessington North has a resolution rate of 30.3% and Wandsworth Common has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hook and Chessington North and Wandsworth Common?

      Hook and Chessington North 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 Hook and Chessington North 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 Hook and Chessington North or Wandsworth Common on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hook and Chessington North 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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