Palmers Green vs Waterloo and South Bank

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Palmers Green Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Waterloo and South Bank Metropolitan Police Service

      Palmers Green vs Waterloo and South Bank Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Palmers Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,827 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.7% trend
      35% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Waterloo and South Bank
      Metropolitan Police Service
      37,487 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.3% trend
      40.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Palmers Green
      B Waterloo and South Bank
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,827
      37,487
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,406
      39,600
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.7%
      ↓5.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35%
      40.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Palmers Green
      B Waterloo and South Bank
      Violent Crime
      1,110 ↓8%
      6,062 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,058 ↓3%
      5,371 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      346 ↓6%
      6,385 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      764 ↑3%
      509 ↓18%
      Burglary
      281 ↓19%
      1,022 ↓4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      285 ↑26%
      1,025 ↓3%
      Drugs
      252 ↑53%
      1,072 ↑1%
      Public Order
      169 ↓25%
      1,629 ↓8%
      Robbery
      96 ↓9%
      1,459 ↓10%
      Shoplifting
      225 ↓68%
      1,898 ↑28%
      Theft from Person
      127 ↓7%
      10,139 ↓13%
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↓16%
      591 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      32 ↑78%
      131 ↓13%
      Other Crime
      61 ↑65%
      194 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      A Palmers Green is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Palmers Green safer than Waterloo and South Bank?

      Palmers Green has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,827 crimes in the last 12 months. Waterloo and South Bank has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 37,487 crimes. Palmers Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Palmers Green vs Waterloo and South Bank?

      Palmers Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waterloo and South Bank shows -5.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Palmers Green and Waterloo and South Bank?

      In Palmers Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,110 incidents). In Waterloo and South Bank, it is Theft from Person (10,139 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Palmers Green and Waterloo and South Bank?

      Palmers Green recorded 1,058 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waterloo and South Bank recorded 5,371. 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 Palmers Green vs Waterloo and South Bank?

      Violent crime in Palmers Green totalled 1,110 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6,062 in Waterloo and South Bank. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Palmers Green and Waterloo and South Bank in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Palmers Green recorded 5,406 crimes (now 4,827, a change of -10.7%). Waterloo and South Bank recorded 39,600 crimes previously (now 37,487, -5.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Palmers Green and Waterloo and South Bank?

      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. Palmers Green has a resolution rate of 35% and Waterloo and South Bank has 40.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Palmers Green and Waterloo and South Bank?

      Palmers Green falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Waterloo and South Bank 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 Palmers Green and Waterloo and South Bank?

      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 Palmers Green or Waterloo and South Bank on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Palmers Green and Waterloo and South Bank. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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