Royal Albert vs Woolwich Common

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Royal Albert Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Woolwich Common Metropolitan Police Service

      Royal Albert vs Woolwich Common Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Royal Albert
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,832 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.1% trend
      31.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Woolwich Common
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,358 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.8% trend
      27.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Royal Albert
      B Woolwich Common
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,832
      8,358
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,695
      8,207
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.1%
      ↑1.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.9%
      27.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Royal Albert
      B Woolwich Common
      Violent Crime
      1,837 ↑12%
      2,640 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,245 ↓12%
      1,596 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      529 ↓8%
      664 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      552 ↑0%
      513 ↓4%
      Burglary
      226 ↓5%
      329 ↑11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      309 ↑10%
      453 ↓5%
      Drugs
      510 ↑9%
      437 ↓1%
      Public Order
      406 ↑4%
      592 ↑9%
      Robbery
      202 ↓9%
      218 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      446 ↑16%
      465 ↑15%
      Theft from Person
      307 ↑17%
      242 ↑11%
      Bicycle Theft
      44 ↓32%
      40 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      51 ↓14%
      67 ↑18%
      Other Crime
      168 ↑19%
      102 ↑16%
      Overall Verdict
      A Royal Albert 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 Royal Albert safer than Woolwich Common?

      Royal Albert has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,832 crimes in the last 12 months. Woolwich Common has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 8,358 crimes. Royal Albert scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Royal Albert vs Woolwich Common?

      Royal Albert shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Woolwich Common shows +1.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Royal Albert and Woolwich Common?

      In Royal Albert, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,837 incidents). In Woolwich Common, it is Violent Crime (2,640 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Royal Albert and Woolwich Common?

      Royal Albert recorded 1,245 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woolwich Common recorded 1,596. 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 Royal Albert vs Woolwich Common?

      Violent crime in Royal Albert totalled 1,837 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,640 in Woolwich Common. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Royal Albert and Woolwich Common in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Royal Albert recorded 6,695 crimes (now 6,832, a change of +2.1%). Woolwich Common recorded 8,207 crimes previously (now 8,358, +1.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Royal Albert and Woolwich Common?

      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. Royal Albert has a resolution rate of 31.9% and Woolwich Common has 27.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Royal Albert and Woolwich Common?

      Royal Albert falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Woolwich Common 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 Royal Albert and Woolwich Common?

      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 Royal Albert or Woolwich Common on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Royal Albert and Woolwich Common. 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.