Plaistow North vs Wandsworth Common

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

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

      Plaistow North vs Wandsworth Common Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Plaistow North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,916 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.8% trend
      28.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wandsworth Common
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,614 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.9% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Plaistow North
      B Wandsworth Common
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      13,916
      5,614
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      13,541
      5,509
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.8%
      ↑1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.1%
      30.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Plaistow North
      B Wandsworth Common
      Violent Crime
      3,857 ↑12%
      1,682 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,085 ↑9%
      1,098 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      972 ↓27%
      446 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,278 ↓4%
      631 ↓4%
      Burglary
      412 ↓27%
      232 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      641 ↑7%
      298 ↑9%
      Drugs
      622 ↑30%
      171 ↑41%
      Public Order
      645 ↑8%
      301 ↑23%
      Robbery
      422 ↓10%
      110 ↑9%
      Shoplifting
      600 ↑35%
      352 ↑57%
      Theft from Person
      1,045 ↓6%
      102 ↓16%
      Bicycle Theft
      100 ↓4%
      68 ↓28%
      Possession of Weapons
      87 ↑40%
      22 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      150 ↓6%
      101 ↑35%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wandsworth Common is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Plaistow North safer than Wandsworth Common?

      Plaistow North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 13,916 crimes in the last 12 months. Wandsworth Common has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 5,614 crimes. Wandsworth Common scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Plaistow North vs Wandsworth Common?

      Plaistow North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wandsworth Common shows +1.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Plaistow North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,857 incidents). In Wandsworth Common, it is Violent Crime (1,682 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Plaistow North recorded 3,085 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wandsworth Common recorded 1,098. 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 Plaistow North vs Wandsworth Common?

      Violent crime in Plaistow North totalled 3,857 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,682 in Wandsworth Common. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Plaistow North recorded 13,541 crimes (now 13,916, a change of +2.8%). Wandsworth Common recorded 5,509 crimes previously (now 5,614, +1.9%).

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

      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. Plaistow North has a resolution rate of 28.1% and Wandsworth Common has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Plaistow North and Wandsworth Common?

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

      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 Plaistow North or Wandsworth Common on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Plaistow North and Wandsworth Common. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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