Munster vs Oval

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Munster Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Oval Metropolitan Police Service

      Munster vs Oval Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Munster
      Metropolitan Police Service
      9,983 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.6% trend
      26.5% 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 Munster
      B Oval
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      9,983
      16,457
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      9,280
      15,998
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.6%
      ↑2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.5%
      32.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Munster
      B Oval
      Violent Crime
      2,487 ↑17%
      3,697 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,170 ↑16%
      3,779 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      895 ↓1%
      1,342 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      744 ↓14%
      579 ↓13%
      Burglary
      520 ↓9%
      680 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      469 ↑3%
      724 ↑0%
      Drugs
      537 ↑45%
      640 ↑28%
      Public Order
      627 ↑15%
      689 ↓9%
      Robbery
      182 ↓13%
      687 ↓15%
      Shoplifting
      636 ↓9%
      774 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      306 ↓5%
      2,256 ↑22%
      Bicycle Theft
      280 ↑11%
      366 ↑1%
      Possession of Weapons
      42 ↑68%
      89 ↑51%
      Other Crime
      88 ↑7%
      155 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      B Oval is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Munster safer than Oval?

      Munster has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 9,983 crimes in the last 12 months. Oval has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 16,457 crimes. Oval scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Munster vs Oval?

      Munster shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.6% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Munster and Oval?

      In Munster, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,487 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 Munster and Oval?

      Munster recorded 2,170 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 Munster vs Oval?

      Violent crime in Munster totalled 2,487 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 Munster and Oval in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Munster recorded 9,280 crimes (now 9,983, a change of +7.6%). Oval recorded 15,998 crimes previously (now 16,457, +2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Munster 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. Munster has a resolution rate of 26.5% and Oval has 32.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Munster and Oval?

      Munster 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 Munster 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 Munster or Oval on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Munster and Oval. 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.