Old Coulsdon vs Whitewebbs

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    21/100
    Old Coulsdon Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Whitewebbs Metropolitan Police Service

      Old Coulsdon vs Whitewebbs Results

      A
      21/100
      High Crime
      Old Coulsdon
      Metropolitan Police Service
      722 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.4% trend
      17.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      Whitewebbs
      Metropolitan Police Service
      858 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.3% trend
      30.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Old Coulsdon
      B Whitewebbs
      Safety Score
      21/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      722
      858
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      648
      764
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.4%
      ↑12.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.2%
      30.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Old Coulsdon
      B Whitewebbs
      Violent Crime
      218 ↓5%
      211 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      192 ↑42%
      194 ↑35%
      Other Theft
      52 ↑0%
      61 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      51 ↑4%
      80 ↓36%
      Burglary
      33 ↑6%
      61 ↑91%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      75 ↑27%
      51 ↑42%
      Drugs
      36 ↑80%
      35 ↑106%
      Public Order
      35 ↓8%
      56 ↑51%
      Robbery
      6 ↑20%
      32 ↑113%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓83%
      43 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑60%
      13 ↑8%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓14%
      15 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      A Old Coulsdon is the safer choice — scoring 21/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Old Coulsdon safer than Whitewebbs?

      Old Coulsdon has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) and recorded 722 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitewebbs has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 858 crimes. Old Coulsdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Old Coulsdon vs Whitewebbs?

      Old Coulsdon shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitewebbs shows +12.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Old Coulsdon and Whitewebbs?

      In Old Coulsdon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (218 incidents). In Whitewebbs, it is Violent Crime (211 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Old Coulsdon and Whitewebbs?

      Old Coulsdon recorded 192 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitewebbs recorded 194. 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 Old Coulsdon vs Whitewebbs?

      Violent crime in Old Coulsdon totalled 218 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 211 in Whitewebbs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Old Coulsdon and Whitewebbs in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Old Coulsdon recorded 648 crimes (now 722, a change of +11.4%). Whitewebbs recorded 764 crimes previously (now 858, +12.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Old Coulsdon and Whitewebbs?

      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. Old Coulsdon has a resolution rate of 17.2% and Whitewebbs has 30.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Old Coulsdon and Whitewebbs?

      Old Coulsdon falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Whitewebbs 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 Old Coulsdon and Whitewebbs?

      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 Old Coulsdon or Whitewebbs on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Old Coulsdon and Whitewebbs. 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.