Lower Edmonton vs Wanstead Village

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
      Wanstead Village Metropolitan Police Service

      Lower Edmonton vs Wanstead Village 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
      Wanstead Village
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,493 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.9% trend
      35.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lower Edmonton
      B Wanstead Village
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,769
      3,493
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,917
      3,329
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.1%
      ↑4.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.9%
      35.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lower Edmonton
      B Wanstead Village
      Violent Crime
      1,748 ↑3%
      735 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,453 ↓4%
      763 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      481 ↓24%
      205 ↓35%
      Vehicle Crime
      625 ↓21%
      390 ↓16%
      Burglary
      326 ↑16%
      198 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      350 ↓5%
      166 ↓10%
      Drugs
      559 ↑29%
      131 ↑35%
      Public Order
      335 ↑24%
      172 ↑3%
      Robbery
      173 ↑1%
      127 ↑10%
      Shoplifting
      283 ↓5%
      446 ↑78%
      Theft from Person
      238 ↓8%
      93 ↓15%
      Bicycle Theft
      48 ↓4%
      20 ↓41%
      Possession of Weapons
      51 ↓20%
      13 ↑30%
      Other Crime
      99 ↑25%
      34 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lower Edmonton safer than Wanstead Village?

      Lower Edmonton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,769 crimes in the last 12 months. Wanstead Village has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,493 crimes. Lower Edmonton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lower Edmonton vs Wanstead Village?

      Lower Edmonton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wanstead Village shows +4.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Lower Edmonton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,748 incidents). In Wanstead Village, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (763 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Lower Edmonton recorded 1,453 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wanstead Village recorded 763. 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 Wanstead Village?

      Violent crime in Lower Edmonton totalled 1,748 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 735 in Wanstead Village. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lower Edmonton and Wanstead Village 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%). Wanstead Village recorded 3,329 crimes previously (now 3,493, +4.9%).

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

      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 Wanstead Village has 35.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lower Edmonton and Wanstead Village?

      Lower Edmonton falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wanstead Village 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 Wanstead Village?

      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 Wanstead Village on a crime map?

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

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