Osterley and Spring Grove vs Shaftesbury and Queenstown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Osterley and Spring Grove Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Shaftesbury and Queenstown Metropolitan Police Service

      Osterley and Spring Grove vs Shaftesbury and Queenstown Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Osterley and Spring Grove
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,248 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.8% trend
      32.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Shaftesbury and Queenstown
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,278 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.3% trend
      39.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Osterley and Spring Grove
      B Shaftesbury and Queenstown
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,248
      12,278
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,411
      12,237
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.8%
      ↑0.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.7%
      39.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Osterley and Spring Grove
      B Shaftesbury and Queenstown
      Violent Crime
      599 ↓9%
      2,451 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      525 ↑3%
      2,507 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      175 ↓11%
      1,113 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      199 ↓14%
      830 ↑1%
      Burglary
      128 ↑20%
      599 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      128 ↑13%
      457 ↓15%
      Drugs
      132 ↑76%
      480 ↑41%
      Public Order
      128 ↑11%
      513 ↓9%
      Robbery
      34 ↓28%
      429 ↓9%
      Shoplifting
      119 ↓54%
      1,321 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      27 ↓43%
      1,150 ↑12%
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↑5%
      266 ↓10%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑0%
      52 ↑41%
      Other Crime
      26 ↓4%
      110 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      A Osterley and Spring Grove is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Osterley and Spring Grove safer than Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      Osterley and Spring Grove has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,248 crimes in the last 12 months. Shaftesbury and Queenstown has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 12,278 crimes. Osterley and Spring Grove scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Osterley and Spring Grove vs Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      Osterley and Spring Grove shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shaftesbury and Queenstown shows +0.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Osterley and Spring Grove and Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      In Osterley and Spring Grove, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (599 incidents). In Shaftesbury and Queenstown, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,507 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Osterley and Spring Grove and Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      Osterley and Spring Grove recorded 525 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shaftesbury and Queenstown recorded 2,507. 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 Osterley and Spring Grove vs Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      Violent crime in Osterley and Spring Grove totalled 599 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,451 in Shaftesbury and Queenstown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Osterley and Spring Grove and Shaftesbury and Queenstown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Osterley and Spring Grove recorded 2,411 crimes (now 2,248, a change of -6.8%). Shaftesbury and Queenstown recorded 12,237 crimes previously (now 12,278, +0.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Osterley and Spring Grove and Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      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. Osterley and Spring Grove has a resolution rate of 32.7% and Shaftesbury and Queenstown has 39.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Osterley and Spring Grove and Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      Osterley and Spring Grove falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Shaftesbury and Queenstown 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 Osterley and Spring Grove and Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      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 Osterley and Spring Grove or Shaftesbury and Queenstown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Osterley and Spring Grove and Shaftesbury and Queenstown. 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.