North Acton vs St Katharine's and Wapping

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    North Acton Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      St Katharine's and Wapping Metropolitan Police Service

      North Acton vs St Katharine's and Wapping Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      North Acton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,260 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.4% trend
      25.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      St Katharine's and Wapping
      Metropolitan Police Service
      19,347 crimes / 12m
      ↑0% trend
      38% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Acton
      B St Katharine's and Wapping
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,260
      19,347
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,112
      19,339
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.4%
      ↑0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.2%
      38%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Acton
      B St Katharine's and Wapping
      Violent Crime
      1,677 ↑6%
      4,130 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,459 ↑0%
      4,014 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      475 ↑2%
      2,215 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      671 ↑0%
      754 ↓23%
      Burglary
      283 ↑5%
      996 ↑7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      330 ↑14%
      668 ↓10%
      Drugs
      271 ↑45%
      901 ↑19%
      Public Order
      353 ↑1%
      1,104 ↑3%
      Robbery
      119 ↑23%
      566 ↓9%
      Shoplifting
      360 ↓20%
      1,168 ↑17%
      Theft from Person
      116 ↓26%
      2,060 ↓2%
      Bicycle Theft
      50 ↓19%
      498 ↓14%
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↑45%
      109 ↑43%
      Other Crime
      67 ↑46%
      164 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Katharine's and Wapping is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Acton safer than St Katharine's and Wapping?

      North Acton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,260 crimes in the last 12 months. St Katharine's and Wapping has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 19,347 crimes. St Katharine's and Wapping scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in North Acton vs St Katharine's and Wapping?

      North Acton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St Katharine's and Wapping shows +0% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in North Acton and St Katharine's and Wapping?

      In North Acton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,677 incidents). In St Katharine's and Wapping, it is Violent Crime (4,130 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Acton and St Katharine's and Wapping?

      North Acton recorded 1,459 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Katharine's and Wapping recorded 4,014. 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 North Acton vs St Katharine's and Wapping?

      Violent crime in North Acton totalled 1,677 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,130 in St Katharine's and Wapping. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in North Acton and St Katharine's and Wapping in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Acton recorded 6,112 crimes (now 6,260, a change of +2.4%). St Katharine's and Wapping recorded 19,339 crimes previously (now 19,347, +0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Acton and St Katharine's and Wapping?

      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. North Acton has a resolution rate of 25.2% and St Katharine's and Wapping has 38%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Acton and St Katharine's and Wapping?

      North Acton falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. St Katharine's and Wapping 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 North Acton and St Katharine's and Wapping?

      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 North Acton or St Katharine's and Wapping on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North Acton and St Katharine's and Wapping. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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