Pembridge vs Wanstead Park

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Pembridge Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Wanstead Park Metropolitan Police Service

      Pembridge vs Wanstead Park Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Pembridge
      Metropolitan Police Service
      20,586 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.7% trend
      37.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Wanstead Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,250 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.4% trend
      28.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pembridge
      B Wanstead Park
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      20,586
      2,250
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      19,657
      2,135
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.7%
      ↑5.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.1%
      28.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pembridge
      B Wanstead Park
      Violent Crime
      3,844 ↑3%
      558 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,189 ↑3%
      554 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      2,097 ↓5%
      137 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,219 ↑6%
      319 ↓7%
      Burglary
      1,082 ↓3%
      118 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      773 ↓4%
      110 ↓7%
      Drugs
      1,282 ↑53%
      96 ↑48%
      Public Order
      1,003 ↑3%
      118 ↑13%
      Robbery
      489 ↓14%
      60 ↓13%
      Shoplifting
      2,673 ↑46%
      58 ↑123%
      Theft from Person
      1,343 ↓23%
      66 ↑10%
      Bicycle Theft
      329 ↓1%
      9 ↓59%
      Possession of Weapons
      123 ↑3%
      16 ↑167%
      Other Crime
      140 ↓4%
      31 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      A Pembridge is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pembridge safer than Wanstead Park?

      Pembridge has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 20,586 crimes in the last 12 months. Wanstead Park has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,250 crimes. Pembridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pembridge vs Wanstead Park?

      Pembridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wanstead Park shows +5.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pembridge and Wanstead Park?

      In Pembridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,189 incidents). In Wanstead Park, it is Violent Crime (558 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pembridge and Wanstead Park?

      Pembridge recorded 4,189 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wanstead Park recorded 554. 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 Pembridge vs Wanstead Park?

      Violent crime in Pembridge totalled 3,844 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 558 in Wanstead Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pembridge and Wanstead Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pembridge recorded 19,657 crimes (now 20,586, a change of +4.7%). Wanstead Park recorded 2,135 crimes previously (now 2,250, +5.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pembridge and Wanstead Park?

      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. Pembridge has a resolution rate of 37.1% and Wanstead Park has 28.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pembridge and Wanstead Park?

      Pembridge falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wanstead Park 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 Pembridge and Wanstead Park?

      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 Pembridge or Wanstead Park on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pembridge and Wanstead Park. 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.