Selsdon and Addington Village vs Whetstone

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Selsdon and Addington Village Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Whetstone Metropolitan Police Service

      Selsdon and Addington Village vs Whetstone Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Selsdon and Addington Village
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,267 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.1% trend
      28.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Whetstone
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,020 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.6% trend
      37.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Selsdon and Addington Village
      B Whetstone
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,267
      3,020
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,409
      3,037
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.1%
      ↓0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.3%
      37.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Selsdon and Addington Village
      B Whetstone
      Violent Crime
      408 ↑9%
      698 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      244 ↑10%
      643 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      68 ↓26%
      215 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      107 ↓32%
      435 ↓1%
      Burglary
      51 ↓24%
      231 ↑12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      107 ↓30%
      175 ↑25%
      Drugs
      67 ↓3%
      129 ↑61%
      Public Order
      87 ↑28%
      133 ↑5%
      Robbery
      27 ↓23%
      45 ↓22%
      Shoplifting
      56 ↓52%
      191 ↓49%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↓8%
      73 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      11 ↓21%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑100%
      9 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      23 ↓30%
      32 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      A Selsdon and Addington Village is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Selsdon and Addington Village safer than Whetstone?

      Selsdon and Addington Village has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,267 crimes in the last 12 months. Whetstone has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 3,020 crimes. Selsdon and Addington Village scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Selsdon and Addington Village vs Whetstone?

      Selsdon and Addington Village shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whetstone shows -0.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Selsdon and Addington Village and Whetstone?

      In Selsdon and Addington Village, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (408 incidents). In Whetstone, it is Violent Crime (698 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Selsdon and Addington Village and Whetstone?

      Selsdon and Addington Village recorded 244 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whetstone recorded 643. 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 Selsdon and Addington Village vs Whetstone?

      Violent crime in Selsdon and Addington Village totalled 408 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 698 in Whetstone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Selsdon and Addington Village and Whetstone in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Selsdon and Addington Village recorded 1,409 crimes (now 1,267, a change of -10.1%). Whetstone recorded 3,037 crimes previously (now 3,020, -0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Selsdon and Addington Village and Whetstone?

      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. Selsdon and Addington Village has a resolution rate of 28.3% and Whetstone has 37.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Selsdon and Addington Village and Whetstone?

      Selsdon and Addington Village falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Whetstone 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 Selsdon and Addington Village and Whetstone?

      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 Selsdon and Addington Village or Whetstone on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Selsdon and Addington Village and Whetstone. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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