Plaistow South vs Village

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Plaistow South Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Village Metropolitan Police Service

      Plaistow South vs Village 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
      9/100
      High Crime
      Village
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,057 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.7% trend
      29.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Plaistow South
      B Village
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      13,248
      1,057
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      13,179
      1,121
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.5%
      ↓5.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.5%
      29.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Plaistow South
      B Village
      Violent Crime
      3,586 ↑10%
      283 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,751 ↑8%
      234 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      927 ↓25%
      90 ↓35%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,172 ↓12%
      111 ↓5%
      Burglary
      407 ↓16%
      78 ↓28%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      619 ↑8%
      63 ↑7%
      Drugs
      805 ↓1%
      23 ↑5%
      Public Order
      612 ↑12%
      38 ↓14%
      Robbery
      425 ↑10%
      14 ↓7%
      Shoplifting
      782 ↑9%
      60 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      854 ↓12%
      21 ↓19%
      Bicycle Theft
      77 ↓14%
      22 ↑16%
      Possession of Weapons
      83 ↑36%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      148 ↑5%
      13 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      B Village is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Plaistow South safer than Village?

      Plaistow South has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 13,248 crimes in the last 12 months. Village has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,057 crimes. Village scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Plaistow South vs Village?

      Plaistow South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Village shows -5.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Plaistow South and Village?

      In Plaistow South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,586 incidents). In Village, it is Violent Crime (283 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Plaistow South and Village?

      Plaistow South recorded 2,751 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Village recorded 234. 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 Village?

      Violent crime in Plaistow South totalled 3,586 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 283 in Village. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Plaistow South and Village 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%). Village recorded 1,121 crimes previously (now 1,057, -5.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Plaistow South and Village?

      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 Village has 29.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Plaistow South and Village?

      Plaistow South falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Village 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 Village?

      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 Village on a crime map?

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