Oakwood vs Stanmore

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Oakwood Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Stanmore Metropolitan Police Service

      Oakwood vs Stanmore Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Oakwood
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,781 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.2% trend
      38.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Stanmore
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,232 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.8% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Oakwood
      B Stanmore
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,781
      1,232
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,785
      1,073
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.2%
      ↑14.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.3%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Oakwood
      B Stanmore
      Violent Crime
      440 ↑0%
      302 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      362 ↓11%
      281 ↑4%
      Other Theft
      117 ↓8%
      82 ↓1%
      Vehicle Crime
      261 ↓16%
      143 ↑10%
      Burglary
      126 ↑10%
      105 ↑24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      80 ↓4%
      76 ↑29%
      Drugs
      44 ↓6%
      46 ↑64%
      Public Order
      77 ↓6%
      46 ↓10%
      Robbery
      61 ↑74%
      28 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      134 ↑94%
      60 ↑140%
      Theft from Person
      45 ↑25%
      37 ↑61%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑0%
      4 ↓56%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑125%
      8 ↑167%
      Other Crime
      21 ↓9%
      14 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      A Oakwood is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Oakwood safer than Stanmore?

      Oakwood has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,781 crimes in the last 12 months. Stanmore has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,232 crimes. Oakwood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Oakwood vs Stanmore?

      Oakwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stanmore shows +14.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Oakwood and Stanmore?

      In Oakwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (440 incidents). In Stanmore, it is Violent Crime (302 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Oakwood and Stanmore?

      Oakwood recorded 362 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stanmore recorded 281. 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 Oakwood vs Stanmore?

      Violent crime in Oakwood totalled 440 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 302 in Stanmore. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Oakwood and Stanmore in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Oakwood recorded 1,785 crimes (now 1,781, a change of -0.2%). Stanmore recorded 1,073 crimes previously (now 1,232, +14.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oakwood and Stanmore?

      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. Oakwood has a resolution rate of 38.3% and Stanmore has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Oakwood and Stanmore?

      Oakwood falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Stanmore 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 Oakwood and Stanmore?

      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 Oakwood or Stanmore on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oakwood and Stanmore. 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.