Raynes Park vs West Wickham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Raynes Park Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Wickham Metropolitan Police Service

      Raynes Park vs West Wickham Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Raynes Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,207 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.4% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Wickham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,825 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.5% trend
      26.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Raynes Park
      B West Wickham
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,207
      1,825
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,177
      1,763
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.4%
      ↑3.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      26.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Raynes Park
      B West Wickham
      Violent Crime
      598 ↑10%
      649 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      485 ↑11%
      251 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      171 ↓16%
      112 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      216 ↑2%
      231 ↓5%
      Burglary
      115 ↓21%
      66 ↓44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      132 ↓14%
      174 ↑15%
      Drugs
      80 ↑78%
      43 ↑30%
      Public Order
      83 ↓26%
      85 ↑1%
      Robbery
      24 ↓40%
      30 ↓6%
      Shoplifting
      188 ↑1%
      121 ↑64%
      Theft from Person
      31 ↓24%
      22 ↓19%
      Bicycle Theft
      55 ↑90%
      11 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑500%
      5 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      23 ↓4%
      25 ↑56%
      Overall Verdict
      A Raynes Park is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Raynes Park safer than West Wickham?

      Raynes Park has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,207 crimes in the last 12 months. West Wickham has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,825 crimes. Raynes Park scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Raynes Park vs West Wickham?

      Raynes Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Wickham shows +3.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Raynes Park and West Wickham?

      In Raynes Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (598 incidents). In West Wickham, it is Violent Crime (649 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Raynes Park and West Wickham?

      Raynes Park recorded 485 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Wickham recorded 251. 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 Raynes Park vs West Wickham?

      Violent crime in Raynes Park totalled 598 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 649 in West Wickham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Raynes Park and West Wickham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Raynes Park recorded 2,177 crimes (now 2,207, a change of +1.4%). West Wickham recorded 1,763 crimes previously (now 1,825, +3.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Raynes Park and West Wickham?

      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. Raynes Park has a resolution rate of 33.3% and West Wickham has 26.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Raynes Park and West Wickham?

      Raynes Park falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Wickham 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 Raynes Park and West Wickham?

      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 Raynes Park or West Wickham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Raynes Park and West Wickham. 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.