Seven Kings vs Woolwich Arsenal

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Seven Kings Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Woolwich Arsenal Metropolitan Police Service

      Seven Kings vs Woolwich Arsenal Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Seven Kings
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,370 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.4% trend
      34.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Woolwich Arsenal
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,993 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.1% trend
      28.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Seven Kings
      B Woolwich Arsenal
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,370
      8,993
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,924
      8,810
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.4%
      ↑2.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.3%
      28.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Seven Kings
      B Woolwich Arsenal
      Violent Crime
      2,709 ↑15%
      2,814 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,318 ↑1%
      1,771 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      449 ↑6%
      697 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      556 ↑3%
      540 ↓1%
      Burglary
      202 ↓33%
      352 ↑13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      353 ↓4%
      490 ↓1%
      Drugs
      307 ↑22%
      533 ↓3%
      Public Order
      336 ↓16%
      585 ↑8%
      Robbery
      169 ↑30%
      259 ↑4%
      Shoplifting
      648 ↑20%
      445 ↑24%
      Theft from Person
      154 ↓9%
      263 ↑15%
      Bicycle Theft
      52 ↑33%
      46 ↓27%
      Possession of Weapons
      42 ↑45%
      73 ↑9%
      Other Crime
      75 ↓6%
      125 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Seven Kings is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Seven Kings safer than Woolwich Arsenal?

      Seven Kings has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,370 crimes in the last 12 months. Woolwich Arsenal has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 8,993 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Seven Kings vs Woolwich Arsenal?

      Seven Kings shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Woolwich Arsenal shows +2.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Seven Kings and Woolwich Arsenal?

      In Seven Kings, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,709 incidents). In Woolwich Arsenal, it is Violent Crime (2,814 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Seven Kings and Woolwich Arsenal?

      Seven Kings recorded 1,318 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woolwich Arsenal recorded 1,771. 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 Seven Kings vs Woolwich Arsenal?

      Violent crime in Seven Kings totalled 2,709 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,814 in Woolwich Arsenal. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Seven Kings and Woolwich Arsenal in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Seven Kings recorded 6,924 crimes (now 7,370, a change of +6.4%). Woolwich Arsenal recorded 8,810 crimes previously (now 8,993, +2.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Seven Kings and Woolwich Arsenal?

      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. Seven Kings has a resolution rate of 34.3% and Woolwich Arsenal has 28.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Seven Kings and Woolwich Arsenal?

      Seven Kings falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Woolwich Arsenal 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 Seven Kings and Woolwich Arsenal?

      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 Seven Kings or Woolwich Arsenal on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Seven Kings and Woolwich Arsenal. 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.