Petts Wood and Knoll vs Upper Edmonton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Petts Wood and Knoll Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Upper Edmonton Metropolitan Police Service

      Petts Wood and Knoll vs Upper Edmonton Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Petts Wood and Knoll
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,003 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.7% trend
      32.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Upper Edmonton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,569 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.7% trend
      26.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Petts Wood and Knoll
      B Upper Edmonton
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,003
      11,569
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,147
      11,887
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.7%
      ↓2.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.4%
      26.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Petts Wood and Knoll
      B Upper Edmonton
      Violent Crime
      420 ↓14%
      3,049 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      384 ↓3%
      2,749 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      106 ↓27%
      776 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      252 ↓3%
      935 ↓21%
      Burglary
      92 ↓23%
      437 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      141 ↑0%
      601 ↑3%
      Drugs
      58 ↓5%
      951 ↑24%
      Public Order
      129 ↑9%
      572 ↑8%
      Robbery
      49 ↑29%
      354 ↓12%
      Shoplifting
      291 ↑3%
      263 ↓10%
      Theft from Person
      36 ↓37%
      556 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑10%
      80 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑13%
      97 ↑10%
      Other Crime
      25 ↑19%
      149 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      A Petts Wood and Knoll is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Petts Wood and Knoll safer than Upper Edmonton?

      Petts Wood and Knoll has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,003 crimes in the last 12 months. Upper Edmonton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 11,569 crimes. Petts Wood and Knoll scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Petts Wood and Knoll vs Upper Edmonton?

      Petts Wood and Knoll shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Upper Edmonton shows -2.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Petts Wood and Knoll and Upper Edmonton?

      In Petts Wood and Knoll, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (420 incidents). In Upper Edmonton, it is Violent Crime (3,049 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Petts Wood and Knoll and Upper Edmonton?

      Petts Wood and Knoll recorded 384 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upper Edmonton recorded 2,749. 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 Petts Wood and Knoll vs Upper Edmonton?

      Violent crime in Petts Wood and Knoll totalled 420 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,049 in Upper Edmonton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Petts Wood and Knoll and Upper Edmonton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Petts Wood and Knoll recorded 2,147 crimes (now 2,003, a change of -6.7%). Upper Edmonton recorded 11,887 crimes previously (now 11,569, -2.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Petts Wood and Knoll and Upper Edmonton?

      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. Petts Wood and Knoll has a resolution rate of 32.4% and Upper Edmonton has 26.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Petts Wood and Knoll and Upper Edmonton?

      Petts Wood and Knoll falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Upper Edmonton 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 Petts Wood and Knoll and Upper Edmonton?

      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 Petts Wood and Knoll or Upper Edmonton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Petts Wood and Knoll and Upper Edmonton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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