Lower Edmonton vs Oval

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Lower Edmonton Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Oval Metropolitan Police Service

      Lower Edmonton vs Oval Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Lower Edmonton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,769 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.1% trend
      31.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Oval
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,457 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      32.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lower Edmonton
      B Oval
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,769
      16,457
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,917
      15,998
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.1%
      ↑2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.9%
      32.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lower Edmonton
      B Oval
      Violent Crime
      1,748 ↑3%
      3,697 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,453 ↓4%
      3,779 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      481 ↓24%
      1,342 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      625 ↓21%
      579 ↓13%
      Burglary
      326 ↑16%
      680 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      350 ↓5%
      724 ↑0%
      Drugs
      559 ↑29%
      640 ↑28%
      Public Order
      335 ↑24%
      689 ↓9%
      Robbery
      173 ↑1%
      687 ↓15%
      Shoplifting
      283 ↓5%
      774 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      238 ↓8%
      2,256 ↑22%
      Bicycle Theft
      48 ↓4%
      366 ↑1%
      Possession of Weapons
      51 ↓20%
      89 ↑51%
      Other Crime
      99 ↑25%
      155 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      A Lower Edmonton 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 Lower Edmonton safer than Oval?

      Lower Edmonton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,769 crimes in the last 12 months. Oval has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 16,457 crimes. Lower Edmonton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lower Edmonton vs Oval?

      Lower Edmonton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Oval shows +2.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lower Edmonton and Oval?

      In Lower Edmonton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,748 incidents). In Oval, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,779 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lower Edmonton and Oval?

      Lower Edmonton recorded 1,453 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oval recorded 3,779. 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 Lower Edmonton vs Oval?

      Violent crime in Lower Edmonton totalled 1,748 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,697 in Oval. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lower Edmonton and Oval in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lower Edmonton recorded 6,917 crimes (now 6,769, a change of -2.1%). Oval recorded 15,998 crimes previously (now 16,457, +2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lower Edmonton and Oval?

      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. Lower Edmonton has a resolution rate of 31.9% and Oval has 32.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lower Edmonton and Oval?

      Lower Edmonton falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Oval 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 Lower Edmonton and Oval?

      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 Lower Edmonton or Oval on a crime map?

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

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