Selhurst vs Wandsworth Town

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Selhurst Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Wandsworth Town Metropolitan Police Service

      Selhurst vs Wandsworth Town Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Selhurst
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,502 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      23.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wandsworth Town
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,936 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.7% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Selhurst
      B Wandsworth Town
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      14,502
      8,936
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14,944
      8,788
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3%
      ↑1.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.8%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Selhurst
      B Wandsworth Town
      Violent Crime
      4,233 ↑3%
      2,165 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,195 ↓2%
      1,975 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      881 ↓10%
      801 ↑1%
      Vehicle Crime
      915 ↓16%
      753 ↓6%
      Burglary
      512 ↓11%
      410 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      822 ↓4%
      408 ↑4%
      Drugs
      959 ↑28%
      334 ↑22%
      Public Order
      906 ↑7%
      469 ↑0%
      Robbery
      366 ↓15%
      212 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      1,016 ↓20%
      748 ↑19%
      Theft from Person
      351 ↓19%
      320 ↓5%
      Bicycle Theft
      72 ↓13%
      159 ↓21%
      Possession of Weapons
      114 ↑36%
      48 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      160 ↓7%
      134 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wandsworth Town 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 Selhurst safer than Wandsworth Town?

      Selhurst has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,502 crimes in the last 12 months. Wandsworth Town has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 8,936 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Selhurst vs Wandsworth Town?

      Selhurst shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wandsworth Town shows +1.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Selhurst and Wandsworth Town?

      In Selhurst, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,233 incidents). In Wandsworth Town, it is Violent Crime (2,165 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Selhurst and Wandsworth Town?

      Selhurst recorded 3,195 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wandsworth Town recorded 1,975. 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 Selhurst vs Wandsworth Town?

      Violent crime in Selhurst totalled 4,233 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,165 in Wandsworth Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Selhurst and Wandsworth Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Selhurst recorded 14,944 crimes (now 14,502, a change of -3%). Wandsworth Town recorded 8,788 crimes previously (now 8,936, +1.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Selhurst and Wandsworth Town?

      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. Selhurst has a resolution rate of 23.8% and Wandsworth Town has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Selhurst and Wandsworth Town?

      Selhurst falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wandsworth Town 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 Selhurst and Wandsworth Town?

      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 Selhurst or Wandsworth Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Selhurst and Wandsworth Town. 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.