Plaistow North vs West Thamesmead

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
      6/100
      West Thamesmead Metropolitan Police Service

      Plaistow North vs West Thamesmead 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
      6/100
      High Crime
      West Thamesmead
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,505 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.9% trend
      22.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Plaistow North
      B West Thamesmead
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      13,916
      5,505
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      13,541
      5,297
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.8%
      ↑3.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.1%
      22.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Plaistow North
      B West Thamesmead
      Violent Crime
      3,857 ↑12%
      1,797 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,085 ↑9%
      1,121 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      972 ↓27%
      361 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,278 ↓4%
      422 ↓5%
      Burglary
      412 ↓27%
      204 ↑15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      641 ↑7%
      373 ↑2%
      Drugs
      622 ↑30%
      329 ↑18%
      Public Order
      645 ↑8%
      301 ↑5%
      Robbery
      422 ↓10%
      144 ↑2%
      Shoplifting
      600 ↑35%
      204 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      1,045 ↓6%
      99 ↑24%
      Bicycle Theft
      100 ↓4%
      19 ↓47%
      Possession of Weapons
      87 ↑40%
      31 ↓16%
      Other Crime
      150 ↓6%
      100 ↓12%
      Overall Verdict
      A Plaistow North is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Plaistow North safer than West Thamesmead?

      Plaistow North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 13,916 crimes in the last 12 months. West Thamesmead has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 5,505 crimes. Plaistow North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Plaistow North vs West Thamesmead?

      Plaistow North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Thamesmead shows +3.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Plaistow North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,857 incidents). In West Thamesmead, it is Violent Crime (1,797 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Plaistow North recorded 3,085 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Thamesmead recorded 1,121. 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 West Thamesmead?

      Violent crime in Plaistow North totalled 3,857 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,797 in West Thamesmead. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Plaistow North and West Thamesmead 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%). West Thamesmead recorded 5,297 crimes previously (now 5,505, +3.9%).

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

      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 West Thamesmead has 22.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Plaistow North and West Thamesmead?

      Plaistow North falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Thamesmead 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 West Thamesmead?

      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 West Thamesmead on a crime map?

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