North Walworth vs West Thornton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    North Walworth Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Thornton Metropolitan Police Service

      North Walworth vs West Thornton Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      North Walworth
      Metropolitan Police Service
      24,080 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.7% trend
      41.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Thornton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,773 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.4% trend
      23.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Walworth
      B West Thornton
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      24,080
      8,773
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      23,224
      8,570
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.7%
      ↑2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.6%
      23.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Walworth
      B West Thornton
      Violent Crime
      4,680 ↑8%
      2,811 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      5,083 ↑8%
      1,833 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      2,178 ↑4%
      498 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      777 ↑3%
      806 ↓3%
      Burglary
      1,133 ↓11%
      368 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      868 ↓7%
      548 ↑10%
      Drugs
      1,064 ↑10%
      468 ↑16%
      Public Order
      1,068 ↑7%
      531 ↑14%
      Robbery
      1,061 ↑5%
      216 ↓16%
      Shoplifting
      1,432 ↓16%
      323 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      3,889 ↑6%
      148 ↓1%
      Bicycle Theft
      460 ↓13%
      38 ↓27%
      Possession of Weapons
      172 ↑51%
      77 ↑43%
      Other Crime
      215 ↑38%
      108 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Walworth safer than West Thornton?

      North Walworth has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 24,080 crimes in the last 12 months. West Thornton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 8,773 crimes. North Walworth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in North Walworth vs West Thornton?

      North Walworth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Thornton shows +2.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in North Walworth and West Thornton?

      In North Walworth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (5,083 incidents). In West Thornton, it is Violent Crime (2,811 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Walworth and West Thornton?

      North Walworth recorded 5,083 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Thornton recorded 1,833. 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 Walworth vs West Thornton?

      Violent crime in North Walworth totalled 4,680 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,811 in West Thornton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in North Walworth and West Thornton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Walworth recorded 23,224 crimes (now 24,080, a change of +3.7%). West Thornton recorded 8,570 crimes previously (now 8,773, +2.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Walworth and West Thornton?

      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 Walworth has a resolution rate of 41.6% and West Thornton has 23.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Walworth and West Thornton?

      North Walworth falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Thornton 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 Walworth and West Thornton?

      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 Walworth or West Thornton on a crime map?

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

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