Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown vs Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield Surrey Police

      Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown vs Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,234 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.9% trend
      32% 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 Oaks and Riddlesdown
      B Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,234
      14
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,479
      24
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.9%
      ↓41.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown
      B Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield
      Violent Crime
      672 ↑3%
      2 ↓67%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      362 ↓10%
      6 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      163 ↑11%
      1
      Vehicle Crime
      252 ↑24%
      1
      Burglary
      133 ↓4%
      1 ↓75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      110 ↓32%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      93 ↓67%
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      120 ↓6%
      0
      Robbery
      63 ↑29%
      0
      Shoplifting
      193 ↓13%
      0
      Theft from Person
      28 ↓18%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑14%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓36%
      0
      Other Crime
      30 ↓9%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

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

      Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,234 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 Oaks and Riddlesdown vs Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield?

      Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.9% — 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 Oaks and Riddlesdown and Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield?

      In Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (672 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 Oaks and Riddlesdown and Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield?

      Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown recorded 362 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 Oaks and Riddlesdown vs Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield?

      Violent crime in Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown totalled 672 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 Oaks and Riddlesdown and Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown recorded 2,479 crimes (now 2,234, a change of -9.9%). Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield recorded 24 crimes previously (now 14, -41.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown 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 Oaks and Riddlesdown has a resolution rate of 32% 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 Oaks and Riddlesdown and Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Purley Oaks and Riddlesdown 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.