Northumberland Park vs Whalebone

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Northumberland Park Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Whalebone Metropolitan Police Service

      Northumberland Park vs Whalebone Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Northumberland Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,285 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.2% trend
      34.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Whalebone
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,498 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      26.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Northumberland Park
      B Whalebone
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      10,285
      5,498
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      10,845
      5,710
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.2%
      ↓3.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.2%
      26.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northumberland Park
      B Whalebone
      Violent Crime
      2,680 ↑7%
      1,866 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,287 ↓8%
      1,021 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      722 ↓21%
      287 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      761 ↓23%
      533 ↓2%
      Burglary
      412 ↓3%
      216 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      528 ↑13%
      353 ↑4%
      Drugs
      719 ↑12%
      250 ↑54%
      Public Order
      507 ↓1%
      277 ↓13%
      Robbery
      363 ↓11%
      202 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      367 ↓2%
      258 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      658 ↓19%
      98 ↓9%
      Bicycle Theft
      80 ↓18%
      31 ↓3%
      Possession of Weapons
      90 ↑34%
      28 ↑22%
      Other Crime
      111 ↓14%
      78 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Northumberland Park is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northumberland Park safer than Whalebone?

      Northumberland Park has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,285 crimes in the last 12 months. Whalebone has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 5,498 crimes. Northumberland Park scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Northumberland Park vs Whalebone?

      Northumberland Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whalebone shows -3.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Northumberland Park and Whalebone?

      In Northumberland Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,680 incidents). In Whalebone, it is Violent Crime (1,866 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Northumberland Park and Whalebone?

      Northumberland Park recorded 2,287 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whalebone recorded 1,021. 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 Northumberland Park vs Whalebone?

      Violent crime in Northumberland Park totalled 2,680 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,866 in Whalebone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Northumberland Park and Whalebone in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Northumberland Park recorded 10,845 crimes (now 10,285, a change of -5.2%). Whalebone recorded 5,710 crimes previously (now 5,498, -3.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northumberland Park and Whalebone?

      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. Northumberland Park has a resolution rate of 34.2% and Whalebone has 26.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Northumberland Park and Whalebone?

      Northumberland Park falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Whalebone 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 Northumberland Park and Whalebone?

      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 Northumberland Park or Whalebone on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Northumberland Park and Whalebone. 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.