Purley and Woodcote vs Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Purley and Woodcote Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield Surrey Police

      Purley and Woodcote vs Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Purley and Woodcote
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,030 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.2% trend
      23.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield
      Surrey Police
      14 crimes / 12m
      ↓41.7% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Purley and Woodcote
      B Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,030
      14
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,034
      24
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.2%
      ↓41.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Purley and Woodcote
      B Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield
      Violent Crime
      637 ↑6%
      2 ↓67%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      380 ↓1%
      6 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      150 ↑3%
      1
      Vehicle Crime
      217 ↑9%
      1
      Burglary
      129 ↓12%
      1 ↓75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      115 ↓15%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      83 ↓33%
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      116 ↑1%
      0
      Robbery
      45 ↑5%
      0
      Shoplifting
      95 ↑27%
      0
      Theft from Person
      27 ↓25%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑150%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑100%
      0
      Other Crime
      23 ↓4%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Purley and Woodcote safer than Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield?

      Purley and Woodcote has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,030 crimes in the last 12 months. Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 14 crimes. Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Purley and Woodcote vs Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield?

      Purley and Woodcote shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield shows -41.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Purley and Woodcote and Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield?

      In Purley and Woodcote, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (637 incidents). In Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (6 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Purley and Woodcote and Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield?

      Purley and Woodcote recorded 380 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield recorded 6. 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 Purley and Woodcote vs Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield?

      Violent crime in Purley and Woodcote totalled 637 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2 in Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Purley and Woodcote and Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Purley and Woodcote recorded 2,034 crimes (now 2,030, a change of -0.2%). Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield recorded 24 crimes previously (now 14, -41.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Purley and Woodcote and Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield?

      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. Purley and Woodcote has a resolution rate of 23.8% and Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Purley and Woodcote and Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield?

      Purley and Woodcote falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield is covered by Surrey Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Purley and Woodcote and Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield?

      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 Purley and Woodcote or Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Purley and Woodcote and Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield. 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.