Old Malden vs Woolwich Arsenal

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
      7/100
      Woolwich Arsenal Metropolitan Police Service

      Old Malden vs Woolwich Arsenal 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      Woolwich Arsenal
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,993 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.1% trend
      28.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Old Malden
      B Woolwich Arsenal
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,861
      8,993
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,572
      8,810
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑18.4%
      ↑2.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.3%
      28.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Old Malden
      B Woolwich Arsenal
      Violent Crime
      562 ↑13%
      2,814 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      395 ↑40%
      1,771 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      112 ↓10%
      697 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      203 ↑36%
      540 ↓1%
      Burglary
      97 ↑0%
      352 ↑13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      133 ↓15%
      490 ↓1%
      Drugs
      59 ↑16%
      533 ↓3%
      Public Order
      105 ↑17%
      585 ↑8%
      Robbery
      16 ↑7%
      259 ↑4%
      Shoplifting
      100 ↑113%
      445 ↑24%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑20%
      263 ↑15%
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↑31%
      46 ↓27%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑140%
      73 ↑9%
      Other Crime
      34 ↑10%
      125 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      B Woolwich Arsenal is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 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 Woolwich Arsenal?

      Old Malden has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,861 crimes in the last 12 months. Woolwich Arsenal has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 8,993 crimes. Woolwich Arsenal scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Old Malden vs Woolwich Arsenal?

      Old Malden shows a year-on-year crime trend of +18.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Woolwich Arsenal shows +2.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Old Malden and Woolwich Arsenal?

      In Old Malden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (562 incidents). In Woolwich Arsenal, it is Violent Crime (2,814 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Old Malden and Woolwich Arsenal?

      Old Malden recorded 395 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woolwich Arsenal recorded 1,771. 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 Woolwich Arsenal?

      Violent crime in Old Malden totalled 562 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,814 in Woolwich Arsenal. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Old Malden and Woolwich Arsenal 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%). Woolwich Arsenal recorded 8,810 crimes previously (now 8,993, +2.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Old Malden and Woolwich Arsenal?

      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 Woolwich Arsenal has 28.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Old Malden and Woolwich Arsenal?

      Old Malden falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Woolwich Arsenal 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 Woolwich Arsenal?

      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 Woolwich Arsenal on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Old Malden and Woolwich Arsenal. 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.