Rye Lane vs Waterloo and South Bank
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Rye Lane vs Waterloo and South Bank Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rye Lane safer than Waterloo and South Bank?
Rye Lane has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 12,350 crimes in the last 12 months. Waterloo and South Bank has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 37,487 crimes. Waterloo and South Bank scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Rye Lane vs Waterloo and South Bank?
Rye Lane shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Waterloo and South Bank shows -5.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Rye Lane and Waterloo and South Bank?
In Rye Lane, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,086 incidents). In Waterloo and South Bank, it is Theft from Person (10,139 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rye Lane and Waterloo and South Bank?
Rye Lane recorded 2,685 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waterloo and South Bank recorded 5,371. 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 Rye Lane vs Waterloo and South Bank?
Violent crime in Rye Lane totalled 3,086 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6,062 in Waterloo and South Bank. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Rye Lane and Waterloo and South Bank in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rye Lane recorded 12,120 crimes (now 12,350, a change of +1.9%). Waterloo and South Bank recorded 39,600 crimes previously (now 37,487, -5.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rye Lane and Waterloo and South Bank?
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. Rye Lane has a resolution rate of 33.4% and Waterloo and South Bank has 40.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Rye Lane and Waterloo and South Bank?
Rye Lane falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Waterloo and South Bank 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 Rye Lane and Waterloo and South Bank?
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 Rye Lane or Waterloo and South Bank on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rye Lane and Waterloo and South Bank. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.