Longthornton vs Woodberry Down

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Longthornton Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Woodberry Down Metropolitan Police Service

      Longthornton vs Woodberry Down Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Longthornton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,826 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.3% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Woodberry Down
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,022 crimes / 12m
      ↓4% trend
      36% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Longthornton
      B Woodberry Down
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,826
      15,022
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,738
      15,644
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.3%
      ↓4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      36%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Longthornton
      B Woodberry Down
      Violent Crime
      2,072 ↑16%
      3,355 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,426 ↑7%
      3,454 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      419 ↓7%
      1,084 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      568 ↓12%
      771 ↓14%
      Burglary
      318 ↓9%
      585 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      386 ↓6%
      638 ↑2%
      Drugs
      278 ↑12%
      823 ↑7%
      Public Order
      336 ↑6%
      853 ↑3%
      Robbery
      189 ↓12%
      700 ↑3%
      Shoplifting
      570 ↓24%
      596 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      111 ↑5%
      1,681 ↓22%
      Bicycle Theft
      38 ↑6%
      247 ↓16%
      Possession of Weapons
      43 ↑95%
      106 ↑56%
      Other Crime
      72 ↑3%
      129 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      B Woodberry Down is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Longthornton safer than Woodberry Down?

      Longthornton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,826 crimes in the last 12 months. Woodberry Down has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 15,022 crimes. Woodberry Down scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Longthornton vs Woodberry Down?

      Longthornton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Woodberry Down shows -4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Longthornton and Woodberry Down?

      In Longthornton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,072 incidents). In Woodberry Down, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,454 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Longthornton and Woodberry Down?

      Longthornton recorded 1,426 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woodberry Down recorded 3,454. 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 Longthornton vs Woodberry Down?

      Violent crime in Longthornton totalled 2,072 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,355 in Woodberry Down. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Longthornton and Woodberry Down in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Longthornton recorded 6,738 crimes (now 6,826, a change of +1.3%). Woodberry Down recorded 15,644 crimes previously (now 15,022, -4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Longthornton and Woodberry Down?

      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. Longthornton has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Woodberry Down has 36%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Longthornton and Woodberry Down?

      Longthornton falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Woodberry Down 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 Longthornton and Woodberry Down?

      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 Longthornton or Woodberry Down on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Longthornton and Woodberry Down. 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.