Nine Elms vs Willesden Green

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Nine Elms Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Willesden Green Metropolitan Police Service

      Nine Elms vs Willesden Green Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Nine Elms
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,195 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Willesden Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      9,575 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.6% trend
      25.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Nine Elms
      B Willesden Green
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      16,195
      9,575
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      16,060
      9,637
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.8%
      ↓0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      25.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Nine Elms
      B Willesden Green
      Violent Crime
      3,274 ↑4%
      2,491 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,863 ↑0%
      2,661 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      1,482 ↓7%
      679 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      634 ↓2%
      767 ↓25%
      Burglary
      696 ↓3%
      366 ↓26%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      636 ↓13%
      450 ↓7%
      Drugs
      501 ↑8%
      564 ↑22%
      Public Order
      721 ↓6%
      517 ↓4%
      Robbery
      601 ↓15%
      256 ↓18%
      Shoplifting
      895 ↓14%
      270 ↓21%
      Theft from Person
      2,312 ↑26%
      311 ↑2%
      Bicycle Theft
      361 ↓2%
      59 ↓12%
      Possession of Weapons
      89 ↑82%
      71 ↑51%
      Other Crime
      130 ↑2%
      113 ↑28%
      Overall Verdict
      B Willesden Green 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 Nine Elms safer than Willesden Green?

      Nine Elms has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 16,195 crimes in the last 12 months. Willesden Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 9,575 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Nine Elms vs Willesden Green?

      Nine Elms shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Willesden Green shows -0.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Nine Elms and Willesden Green?

      In Nine Elms, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,863 incidents). In Willesden Green, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,661 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Nine Elms and Willesden Green?

      Nine Elms recorded 3,863 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Willesden Green recorded 2,661. 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 Nine Elms vs Willesden Green?

      Violent crime in Nine Elms totalled 3,274 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,491 in Willesden Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Nine Elms and Willesden Green in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Nine Elms recorded 16,060 crimes (now 16,195, a change of +0.8%). Willesden Green recorded 9,637 crimes previously (now 9,575, -0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Nine Elms and Willesden Green?

      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. Nine Elms has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Willesden Green has 25.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Nine Elms and Willesden Green?

      Nine Elms falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Willesden Green 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 Nine Elms and Willesden Green?

      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 Nine Elms or Willesden Green on a crime map?

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

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