Ladywell vs Wanstead Park

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Ladywell Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Wanstead Park Metropolitan Police Service

      Ladywell vs Wanstead Park Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Ladywell
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,846 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.8% trend
      26.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Wanstead Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,250 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.4% trend
      28.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ladywell
      B Wanstead Park
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      11,846
      2,250
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,943
      2,135
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.8%
      ↑5.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.3%
      28.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ladywell
      B Wanstead Park
      Violent Crime
      3,514 ↑8%
      558 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,368 ↑9%
      554 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      913 ↓10%
      137 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      618 ↓17%
      319 ↓7%
      Burglary
      424 ↓22%
      118 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      612 ↓2%
      110 ↓7%
      Drugs
      704 ↑32%
      96 ↑48%
      Public Order
      863 ↑10%
      118 ↑13%
      Robbery
      281 ↓19%
      60 ↓13%
      Shoplifting
      754 ↑16%
      58 ↑123%
      Theft from Person
      452 ↓48%
      66 ↑10%
      Bicycle Theft
      109 ↓52%
      9 ↓59%
      Possession of Weapons
      103 ↑69%
      16 ↑167%
      Other Crime
      131 ↑34%
      31 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ladywell safer than Wanstead Park?

      Ladywell has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,846 crimes in the last 12 months. Wanstead Park has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,250 crimes. Ladywell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ladywell vs Wanstead Park?

      Ladywell shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wanstead Park shows +5.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ladywell and Wanstead Park?

      In Ladywell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,514 incidents). In Wanstead Park, it is Violent Crime (558 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ladywell and Wanstead Park?

      Ladywell recorded 2,368 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wanstead Park recorded 554. 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 Ladywell vs Wanstead Park?

      Violent crime in Ladywell totalled 3,514 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 558 in Wanstead Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ladywell and Wanstead Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ladywell recorded 11,943 crimes (now 11,846, a change of -0.8%). Wanstead Park recorded 2,135 crimes previously (now 2,250, +5.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ladywell and Wanstead 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. Ladywell has a resolution rate of 26.3% and Wanstead Park has 28.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ladywell and Wanstead Park?

      Ladywell falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wanstead 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 Ladywell and Wanstead 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 Ladywell or Wanstead Park on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ladywell and Wanstead 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.