North Bermondsey vs Upper Walthamstow

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    North Bermondsey Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Upper Walthamstow Metropolitan Police Service

      North Bermondsey vs Upper Walthamstow Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      North Bermondsey
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,515 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.2% trend
      41.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Upper Walthamstow
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,113 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.4% trend
      27.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Bermondsey
      B Upper Walthamstow
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      15,515
      5,113
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,339
      5,642
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.2%
      ↓9.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.8%
      27.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Bermondsey
      B Upper Walthamstow
      Violent Crime
      3,134 ↑5%
      1,192 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,261 ↓2%
      1,027 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      1,679 ↓1%
      384 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      690 ↓8%
      588 ↓32%
      Burglary
      833 ↑2%
      305 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      569 ↓7%
      252 ↓22%
      Drugs
      550 ↓5%
      369 ↑95%
      Public Order
      720 ↑11%
      266 ↑14%
      Robbery
      589 ↓5%
      143 ↑8%
      Shoplifting
      864 ↑17%
      282 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      2,025 ↑3%
      137 ↓37%
      Bicycle Theft
      390 ↓12%
      69 ↓14%
      Possession of Weapons
      81 ↑76%
      34 ↑48%
      Other Crime
      130 ↑10%
      65 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upper Walthamstow is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Bermondsey safer than Upper Walthamstow?

      North Bermondsey has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 15,515 crimes in the last 12 months. Upper Walthamstow has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 5,113 crimes. Upper Walthamstow scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in North Bermondsey vs Upper Walthamstow?

      North Bermondsey shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Upper Walthamstow shows -9.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in North Bermondsey and Upper Walthamstow?

      In North Bermondsey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,261 incidents). In Upper Walthamstow, it is Violent Crime (1,192 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Bermondsey and Upper Walthamstow?

      North Bermondsey recorded 3,261 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upper Walthamstow recorded 1,027. 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 Bermondsey vs Upper Walthamstow?

      Violent crime in North Bermondsey totalled 3,134 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,192 in Upper Walthamstow. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in North Bermondsey and Upper Walthamstow in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Bermondsey recorded 15,339 crimes (now 15,515, a change of +1.2%). Upper Walthamstow recorded 5,642 crimes previously (now 5,113, -9.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Bermondsey and Upper Walthamstow?

      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 Bermondsey has a resolution rate of 41.8% and Upper Walthamstow has 27.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Bermondsey and Upper Walthamstow?

      North Bermondsey falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Upper Walthamstow 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 Bermondsey and Upper Walthamstow?

      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 Bermondsey or Upper Walthamstow on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North Bermondsey and Upper Walthamstow. 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.