Northbury vs Worcester Park North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Northbury Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Worcester Park North Metropolitan Police Service

      Northbury vs Worcester Park North 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
      3/100
      High Crime
      Worcester Park North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,391 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.1% trend
      22.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Northbury
      B Worcester Park North
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      10,799
      2,391
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      10,874
      2,007
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.7%
      ↑19.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.9%
      22.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northbury
      B Worcester Park North
      Violent Crime
      3,284 ↑10%
      708 ↑19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,270 ↓2%
      561 ↑36%
      Other Theft
      715 ↓25%
      147 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      794 ↓12%
      186 ↓10%
      Burglary
      308 ↓19%
      104 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      523 ↓4%
      161 ↑10%
      Drugs
      743 ↑52%
      75 ↓14%
      Public Order
      591 ↑18%
      165 ↑54%
      Robbery
      384 ↑0%
      37 ↑23%
      Shoplifting
      407 ↓21%
      161 ↑198%
      Theft from Person
      531 ↓18%
      23 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      62 ↓9%
      17 ↓35%
      Possession of Weapons
      59 ↓2%
      17 ↑55%
      Other Crime
      128 ↑5%
      29 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Northbury is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northbury safer than Worcester Park North?

      Northbury has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,799 crimes in the last 12 months. Worcester Park North has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 2,391 crimes. Northbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Northbury vs Worcester Park North?

      Northbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Worcester Park North shows +19.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Northbury and Worcester Park North?

      In Northbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,284 incidents). In Worcester Park North, it is Violent Crime (708 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Northbury and Worcester Park North?

      Northbury recorded 2,270 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Worcester Park North recorded 561. 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 Worcester Park North?

      Violent crime in Northbury totalled 3,284 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 708 in Worcester Park North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Northbury and Worcester Park North 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%). Worcester Park North recorded 2,007 crimes previously (now 2,391, +19.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northbury and Worcester Park North?

      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 Worcester Park North has 22.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Northbury and Worcester Park North?

      Northbury falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Worcester Park North 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 Worcester Park North?

      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 Worcester Park North on a crime map?

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

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