Mile End vs Wanstead Village

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Mile End Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Wanstead Village Metropolitan Police Service

      Mile End vs Wanstead Village Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Mile End
      Metropolitan Police Service
      19,112 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.5% trend
      36% 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 Mile End
      B Wanstead Village
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      19,112
      3,493
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      18,284
      3,329
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.5%
      ↑4.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36%
      35.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mile End
      B Wanstead Village
      Violent Crime
      4,992 ↑10%
      735 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,366 ↑1%
      763 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      1,367 ↑6%
      205 ↓35%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,172 ↓5%
      390 ↓16%
      Burglary
      926 ↑5%
      198 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      844 ↓7%
      166 ↓10%
      Drugs
      1,127 ↑38%
      131 ↑35%
      Public Order
      979 ↓1%
      172 ↑3%
      Robbery
      529 ↓6%
      127 ↑10%
      Shoplifting
      1,269 ↑31%
      446 ↑78%
      Theft from Person
      935 ↓15%
      93 ↓15%
      Bicycle Theft
      303 ↓18%
      20 ↓41%
      Possession of Weapons
      105 ↑18%
      13 ↑30%
      Other Crime
      198 ↓11%
      34 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Mile End is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mile End safer than Wanstead Village?

      Mile End has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 19,112 crimes in the last 12 months. Wanstead Village has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,493 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mile End vs Wanstead Village?

      Mile End shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.5% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Mile End and Wanstead Village?

      In Mile End, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,992 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 Mile End and Wanstead Village?

      Mile End recorded 4,366 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 Mile End vs Wanstead Village?

      Violent crime in Mile End totalled 4,992 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 Mile End and Wanstead Village in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mile End recorded 18,284 crimes (now 19,112, a change of +4.5%). Wanstead Village recorded 3,329 crimes previously (now 3,493, +4.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mile End 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. Mile End has a resolution rate of 36% and Wanstead Village has 35.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mile End and Wanstead Village?

      Mile End 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 Mile End 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 Mile End or Wanstead Village on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mile End 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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