Plaistow South vs Upper Edmonton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Plaistow South Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Upper Edmonton Metropolitan Police Service

      Plaistow South vs Upper Edmonton Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Plaistow South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,248 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.5% trend
      30.5% 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 Plaistow South
      B Upper Edmonton
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      13,248
      11,569
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      13,179
      11,887
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.5%
      ↓2.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.5%
      26.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Plaistow South
      B Upper Edmonton
      Violent Crime
      3,586 ↑10%
      3,049 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,751 ↑8%
      2,749 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      927 ↓25%
      776 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,172 ↓12%
      935 ↓21%
      Burglary
      407 ↓16%
      437 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      619 ↑8%
      601 ↑3%
      Drugs
      805 ↓1%
      951 ↑24%
      Public Order
      612 ↑12%
      572 ↑8%
      Robbery
      425 ↑10%
      354 ↓12%
      Shoplifting
      782 ↑9%
      263 ↓10%
      Theft from Person
      854 ↓12%
      556 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      77 ↓14%
      80 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      83 ↑36%
      97 ↑10%
      Other Crime
      148 ↑5%
      149 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      B Upper Edmonton is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Plaistow South safer than Upper Edmonton?

      Plaistow South has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 13,248 crimes in the last 12 months. Upper Edmonton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 11,569 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Plaistow South vs Upper Edmonton?

      Plaistow South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.5% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Plaistow South and Upper Edmonton?

      In Plaistow South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,586 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 Plaistow South and Upper Edmonton?

      Plaistow South recorded 2,751 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 Plaistow South vs Upper Edmonton?

      Violent crime in Plaistow South totalled 3,586 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 Plaistow South and Upper Edmonton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Plaistow South recorded 13,179 crimes (now 13,248, a change of +0.5%). Upper Edmonton recorded 11,887 crimes previously (now 11,569, -2.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Plaistow South 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. Plaistow South has a resolution rate of 30.5% and Upper Edmonton has 26.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Plaistow South and Upper Edmonton?

      Plaistow South 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 Plaistow South 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 Plaistow South or Upper Edmonton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Plaistow South 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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