Norbury Park vs West Thamesmead

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Norbury Park Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      West Thamesmead Metropolitan Police Service

      Norbury Park vs West Thamesmead Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Norbury Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,396 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.9% trend
      24.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      West Thamesmead
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,505 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.9% trend
      22.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Norbury Park
      B West Thamesmead
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,396
      5,505
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,445
      5,297
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.9%
      ↑3.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.8%
      22.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Norbury Park
      B West Thamesmead
      Violent Crime
      1,571 ↑0%
      1,797 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      979 ↓7%
      1,121 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      333 ↑0%
      361 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      586 ↑10%
      422 ↓5%
      Burglary
      273 ↑7%
      204 ↑15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      309 ↑4%
      373 ↑2%
      Drugs
      210 ↑21%
      329 ↑18%
      Public Order
      282 ↑11%
      301 ↑5%
      Robbery
      143 ↓31%
      144 ↑2%
      Shoplifting
      481 ↓14%
      204 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      102 ↑4%
      99 ↑24%
      Bicycle Theft
      29 ↑26%
      19 ↓47%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↓4%
      31 ↓16%
      Other Crime
      74 ↑4%
      100 ↓12%
      Overall Verdict
      A Norbury Park is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Norbury Park safer than West Thamesmead?

      Norbury Park has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,396 crimes in the last 12 months. West Thamesmead has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 5,505 crimes. Norbury Park scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Norbury Park vs West Thamesmead?

      Norbury Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Thamesmead shows +3.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Norbury Park and West Thamesmead?

      In Norbury Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,571 incidents). In West Thamesmead, it is Violent Crime (1,797 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Norbury Park and West Thamesmead?

      Norbury Park recorded 979 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Thamesmead recorded 1,121. 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 Norbury Park vs West Thamesmead?

      Violent crime in Norbury Park totalled 1,571 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,797 in West Thamesmead. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Norbury Park and West Thamesmead in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Norbury Park recorded 5,445 crimes (now 5,396, a change of -0.9%). West Thamesmead recorded 5,297 crimes previously (now 5,505, +3.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Norbury Park and West Thamesmead?

      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. Norbury Park has a resolution rate of 24.8% and West Thamesmead has 22.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Norbury Park and West Thamesmead?

      Norbury Park falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Thamesmead 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 Norbury Park and West Thamesmead?

      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 Norbury Park or West Thamesmead on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Norbury Park and West Thamesmead. 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.