Lower Edmonton vs Wandsworth Town
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Lower Edmonton vs Wandsworth Town Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lower Edmonton safer than Wandsworth Town?
Lower Edmonton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,769 crimes in the last 12 months. Wandsworth Town has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 8,936 crimes. Lower Edmonton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Lower Edmonton vs Wandsworth Town?
Lower Edmonton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wandsworth Town shows +1.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Lower Edmonton and Wandsworth Town?
In Lower Edmonton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,748 incidents). In Wandsworth Town, it is Violent Crime (2,165 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lower Edmonton and Wandsworth Town?
Lower Edmonton recorded 1,453 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wandsworth Town recorded 1,975. 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 Wandsworth Town?
Violent crime in Lower Edmonton totalled 1,748 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,165 in Wandsworth Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Lower Edmonton and Wandsworth Town 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%). Wandsworth Town recorded 8,788 crimes previously (now 8,936, +1.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lower Edmonton and Wandsworth Town?
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 Wandsworth Town has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Lower Edmonton and Wandsworth Town?
Lower Edmonton falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wandsworth Town 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 Wandsworth Town?
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 Wandsworth Town on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lower Edmonton and Wandsworth Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.