Ravenscourt vs Wanstead Village

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Ravenscourt Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Wanstead Village Metropolitan Police Service

      Ravenscourt vs Wanstead Village Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Ravenscourt
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,023 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.5% trend
      30.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wanstead Village
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,493 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.9% trend
      35.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ravenscourt
      B Wanstead Village
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      12,023
      3,493
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      13,001
      3,329
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.5%
      ↑4.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.3%
      35.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ravenscourt
      B Wanstead Village
      Violent Crime
      2,754 ↑4%
      735 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,679 ↓11%
      763 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      982 ↓16%
      205 ↓35%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,081 ↓25%
      390 ↓16%
      Burglary
      529 ↓14%
      198 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      562 ↓15%
      166 ↓10%
      Drugs
      506 ↑15%
      131 ↑35%
      Public Order
      736 ↓9%
      172 ↑3%
      Robbery
      279 ↓9%
      127 ↑10%
      Shoplifting
      1,074 ↑41%
      446 ↑78%
      Theft from Person
      374 ↓44%
      93 ↓15%
      Bicycle Theft
      303 ↓13%
      20 ↓41%
      Possession of Weapons
      61 ↑45%
      13 ↑30%
      Other Crime
      103 ↑2%
      34 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ravenscourt safer than Wanstead Village?

      Ravenscourt has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 12,023 crimes in the last 12 months. Wanstead Village has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,493 crimes. Ravenscourt scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ravenscourt vs Wanstead Village?

      Ravenscourt shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wanstead Village shows +4.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ravenscourt and Wanstead Village?

      In Ravenscourt, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,754 incidents). In Wanstead Village, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (763 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ravenscourt and Wanstead Village?

      Ravenscourt recorded 2,679 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wanstead Village recorded 763. 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 Ravenscourt vs Wanstead Village?

      Violent crime in Ravenscourt totalled 2,754 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 735 in Wanstead Village. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ravenscourt and Wanstead Village in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ravenscourt recorded 13,001 crimes (now 12,023, a change of -7.5%). Wanstead Village recorded 3,329 crimes previously (now 3,493, +4.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ravenscourt and Wanstead 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. Ravenscourt has a resolution rate of 30.3% and Wanstead Village has 35.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ravenscourt and Wanstead Village?

      Ravenscourt falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wanstead 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 Ravenscourt and Wanstead 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 Ravenscourt or Wanstead Village on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ravenscourt and Wanstead Village. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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