Old Malden vs West Green

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Old Malden Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      West Green Metropolitan Police Service

      Old Malden vs West Green Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Old Malden
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,861 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.4% trend
      21.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      West Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,004 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      30.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Old Malden
      B West Green
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,861
      16,004
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,572
      16,117
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑18.4%
      ↓0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.3%
      30.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Old Malden
      B West Green
      Violent Crime
      562 ↑13%
      3,831 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      395 ↑40%
      3,648 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      112 ↓10%
      1,060 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      203 ↑36%
      1,184 ↓6%
      Burglary
      97 ↑0%
      446 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      133 ↓15%
      687 ↓9%
      Drugs
      59 ↑16%
      831 ↑27%
      Public Order
      105 ↑17%
      736 ↓5%
      Robbery
      16 ↑7%
      633 ↑7%
      Shoplifting
      100 ↑113%
      1,588 ↑18%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑20%
      1,010 ↓23%
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↑31%
      115 ↑1%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑140%
      107 ↑62%
      Other Crime
      34 ↑10%
      128 ↓18%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Green is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Old Malden safer than West Green?

      Old Malden has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,861 crimes in the last 12 months. West Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 16,004 crimes. West Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Old Malden vs West Green?

      Old Malden shows a year-on-year crime trend of +18.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Green shows -0.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Old Malden and West Green?

      In Old Malden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (562 incidents). In West Green, it is Violent Crime (3,831 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Old Malden and West Green?

      Old Malden recorded 395 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Green recorded 3,648. 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 Malden vs West Green?

      Violent crime in Old Malden totalled 562 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,831 in West Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Old Malden and West Green in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Old Malden recorded 1,572 crimes (now 1,861, a change of +18.4%). West Green recorded 16,117 crimes previously (now 16,004, -0.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Old Malden and West Green?

      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 Malden has a resolution rate of 21.3% and West Green has 30.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Old Malden and West Green?

      Old Malden falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Green 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 Malden and West Green?

      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 Malden or West Green on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Old Malden and West Green. 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.