Northbury vs Rainham and Wennington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Northbury Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Rainham and Wennington Metropolitan Police Service

      Northbury vs Rainham and Wennington Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Northbury
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,799 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      33.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Rainham and Wennington
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,416 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.6% trend
      40.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Northbury
      B Rainham and Wennington
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      10,799
      1,416
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      10,874
      1,214
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.7%
      ↑16.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.9%
      40.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northbury
      B Rainham and Wennington
      Violent Crime
      3,284 ↑10%
      353 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,270 ↓2%
      330 ↑23%
      Other Theft
      715 ↓25%
      88 ↑19%
      Vehicle Crime
      794 ↓12%
      133 ↑1%
      Burglary
      308 ↓19%
      39 ↓32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      523 ↓4%
      85 ↑16%
      Drugs
      743 ↑52%
      87 ↑58%
      Public Order
      591 ↑18%
      67 ↑0%
      Robbery
      384 ↑0%
      34 ↑13%
      Shoplifting
      407 ↓21%
      158 ↑111%
      Theft from Person
      531 ↓18%
      15 ↓35%
      Bicycle Theft
      62 ↓9%
      4 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      59 ↓2%
      9 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      128 ↑5%
      14 ↓30%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northbury safer than Rainham and Wennington?

      Northbury has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,799 crimes in the last 12 months. Rainham and Wennington has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,416 crimes. Northbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Northbury vs Rainham and Wennington?

      Northbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rainham and Wennington shows +16.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Northbury and Rainham and Wennington?

      In Northbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,284 incidents). In Rainham and Wennington, it is Violent Crime (353 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Northbury and Rainham and Wennington?

      Northbury recorded 2,270 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rainham and Wennington recorded 330. 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 Northbury vs Rainham and Wennington?

      Violent crime in Northbury totalled 3,284 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 353 in Rainham and Wennington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Northbury and Rainham and Wennington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Northbury recorded 10,874 crimes (now 10,799, a change of -0.7%). Rainham and Wennington recorded 1,214 crimes previously (now 1,416, +16.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northbury and Rainham and Wennington?

      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. Northbury has a resolution rate of 33.9% and Rainham and Wennington has 40.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Northbury and Rainham and Wennington?

      Northbury falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Rainham and Wennington 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 Northbury and Rainham and Wennington?

      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 Northbury or Rainham and Wennington on a crime map?

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

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