Rayners Lane vs Wembley Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Rayners Lane Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Wembley Hill Metropolitan Police Service

      Rayners Lane vs Wembley Hill Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Rayners Lane
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,797 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.1% trend
      33.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Wembley Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,291 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.2% trend
      29.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rayners Lane
      B Wembley Hill
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,797
      10,291
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,545
      9,785
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.1%
      ↑5.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.6%
      29.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rayners Lane
      B Wembley Hill
      Violent Crime
      1,086 ↑12%
      2,621 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      829 ↑11%
      1,956 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      217 ↓23%
      809 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      391 ↓10%
      414 ↓23%
      Burglary
      172 ↓15%
      262 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      178 ↑5%
      408 ↑6%
      Drugs
      111 ↑56%
      886 ↑85%
      Public Order
      174 ↓10%
      633 ↑13%
      Robbery
      88 ↑6%
      365 ↑47%
      Shoplifting
      323 ↑66%
      771 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      154 ↑21%
      973 ↓16%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↑13%
      38 ↓39%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑50%
      61 ↑118%
      Other Crime
      45 ↑0%
      94 ↑16%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rayners Lane is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rayners Lane safer than Wembley Hill?

      Rayners Lane has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,797 crimes in the last 12 months. Wembley Hill has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 10,291 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rayners Lane vs Wembley Hill?

      Rayners Lane shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wembley Hill shows +5.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rayners Lane and Wembley Hill?

      In Rayners Lane, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,086 incidents). In Wembley Hill, it is Violent Crime (2,621 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rayners Lane and Wembley Hill?

      Rayners Lane recorded 829 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wembley Hill recorded 1,956. 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 Rayners Lane vs Wembley Hill?

      Violent crime in Rayners Lane totalled 1,086 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,621 in Wembley Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rayners Lane and Wembley Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rayners Lane recorded 3,545 crimes (now 3,797, a change of +7.1%). Wembley Hill recorded 9,785 crimes previously (now 10,291, +5.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rayners Lane and Wembley Hill?

      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. Rayners Lane has a resolution rate of 33.6% and Wembley Hill has 29.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rayners Lane and Wembley Hill?

      Rayners Lane falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wembley Hill 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 Rayners Lane and Wembley Hill?

      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 Rayners Lane or Wembley Hill on a crime map?

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

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