North Richmond vs Walpole

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    North Richmond Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Walpole Metropolitan Police Service

      North Richmond vs Walpole Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      North Richmond
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,286 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.4% trend
      35.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Walpole
      Metropolitan Police Service
      9,197 crimes / 12m
      ↓7% trend
      34.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Richmond
      B Walpole
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,286
      9,197
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,549
      9,894
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.4%
      ↓7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.5%
      34.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Richmond
      B Walpole
      Violent Crime
      648 ↓3%
      1,887 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      766 ↑0%
      2,698 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      277 ↓22%
      643 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      346 ↓3%
      750 ↓22%
      Burglary
      201 ↓10%
      375 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      186 ↓12%
      366 ↓6%
      Drugs
      76 ↓22%
      373 ↑67%
      Public Order
      162 ↓17%
      499 ↑1%
      Robbery
      69 ↑3%
      186 ↓9%
      Shoplifting
      334 ↓12%
      906 ↓39%
      Theft from Person
      102 ↓22%
      294 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      78 ↑5%
      110 ↓43%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑300%
      41 ↑64%
      Other Crime
      25 ↑9%
      69 ↑3%
      Overall Verdict
      A North Richmond is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Richmond safer than Walpole?

      North Richmond has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,286 crimes in the last 12 months. Walpole has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 9,197 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in North Richmond vs Walpole?

      North Richmond shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Walpole shows -7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in North Richmond and Walpole?

      In North Richmond, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (766 incidents). In Walpole, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,698 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Richmond and Walpole?

      North Richmond recorded 766 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Walpole recorded 2,698. 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 Richmond vs Walpole?

      Violent crime in North Richmond totalled 648 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,887 in Walpole. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in North Richmond and Walpole in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Richmond recorded 3,549 crimes (now 3,286, a change of -7.4%). Walpole recorded 9,894 crimes previously (now 9,197, -7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Richmond and Walpole?

      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 Richmond has a resolution rate of 35.5% and Walpole has 34.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Richmond and Walpole?

      North Richmond falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Walpole 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 Richmond and Walpole?

      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 Richmond or Walpole on a crime map?

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

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