Oval vs Plaistow North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Oval Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Plaistow North Metropolitan Police Service

      Oval vs Plaistow North Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Oval
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,457 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      32.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Plaistow North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,916 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.8% trend
      28.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Oval
      B Plaistow North
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      16,457
      13,916
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,998
      13,541
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.9%
      ↑2.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.9%
      28.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Oval
      B Plaistow North
      Violent Crime
      3,697 ↑7%
      3,857 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,779 ↑5%
      3,085 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      1,342 ↓7%
      972 ↓27%
      Vehicle Crime
      579 ↓13%
      1,278 ↓4%
      Burglary
      680 ↓6%
      412 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      724 ↑0%
      641 ↑7%
      Drugs
      640 ↑28%
      622 ↑30%
      Public Order
      689 ↓9%
      645 ↑8%
      Robbery
      687 ↓15%
      422 ↓10%
      Shoplifting
      774 ↓15%
      600 ↑35%
      Theft from Person
      2,256 ↑22%
      1,045 ↓6%
      Bicycle Theft
      366 ↑1%
      100 ↓4%
      Possession of Weapons
      89 ↑51%
      87 ↑40%
      Other Crime
      155 ↑15%
      150 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Oval safer than Plaistow North?

      Oval has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 16,457 crimes in the last 12 months. Plaistow North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 13,916 crimes. Oval scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Oval vs Plaistow North?

      Oval shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Plaistow North shows +2.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Oval and Plaistow North?

      In Oval, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,779 incidents). In Plaistow North, it is Violent Crime (3,857 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Oval and Plaistow North?

      Oval recorded 3,779 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Plaistow North recorded 3,085. 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 Oval vs Plaistow North?

      Violent crime in Oval totalled 3,697 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,857 in Plaistow North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Oval and Plaistow North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Oval recorded 15,998 crimes (now 16,457, a change of +2.9%). Plaistow North recorded 13,541 crimes previously (now 13,916, +2.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oval and Plaistow North?

      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. Oval has a resolution rate of 32.9% and Plaistow North has 28.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Oval and Plaistow North?

      Oval falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Plaistow North 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 Oval and Plaistow North?

      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 Oval or Plaistow North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oval and Plaistow North. 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.