Sands End vs West Green

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Sands End Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      West Green Metropolitan Police Service

      Sands End vs West Green Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Sands End
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,463 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.8% trend
      32.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      West Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,004 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      30.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sands End
      B West Green
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      12,463
      16,004
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      12,121
      16,117
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.8%
      ↓0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.1%
      30.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sands End
      B West Green
      Violent Crime
      2,916 ↑10%
      3,831 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,711 ↑0%
      3,648 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      1,048 ↓11%
      1,060 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      963 ↓3%
      1,184 ↓6%
      Burglary
      669 ↓9%
      446 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      548 ↓4%
      687 ↓9%
      Drugs
      541 ↑26%
      831 ↑27%
      Public Order
      708 ↑2%
      736 ↓5%
      Robbery
      279 ↑4%
      633 ↑7%
      Shoplifting
      1,182 ↑13%
      1,588 ↑18%
      Theft from Person
      451 ↑14%
      1,010 ↓23%
      Bicycle Theft
      265 ↓10%
      115 ↑1%
      Possession of Weapons
      58 ↑18%
      107 ↑62%
      Other Crime
      124 ↑16%
      128 ↓18%
      Overall Verdict
      A Sands End is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sands End safer than West Green?

      Sands End has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 12,463 crimes in the last 12 months. West Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 16,004 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sands End vs West Green?

      Sands End shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Green shows -0.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sands End and West Green?

      In Sands End, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,916 incidents). In West Green, it is Violent Crime (3,831 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sands End and West Green?

      Sands End recorded 2,711 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Green recorded 3,648. 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 Sands End vs West Green?

      Violent crime in Sands End totalled 2,916 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,831 in West Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sands End and West Green in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sands End recorded 12,121 crimes (now 12,463, a change of +2.8%). West Green recorded 16,117 crimes previously (now 16,004, -0.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sands End and West Green?

      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. Sands End has a resolution rate of 32.1% and West Green has 30.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sands End and West Green?

      Sands End falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Green 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 Sands End and West Green?

      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 Sands End or West Green on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sands End and West Green. 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.