Shacklewell vs West Green

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

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

      Shacklewell vs West Green Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Shacklewell
      Metropolitan Police Service
      18,820 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.1% trend
      37.9% 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 Shacklewell
      B West Green
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      18,820
      16,004
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      18,439
      16,117
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.1%
      ↓0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.9%
      30.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shacklewell
      B West Green
      Violent Crime
      4,117 ↑10%
      3,831 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,029 ↑9%
      3,648 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      1,397 ↓12%
      1,060 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,033 ↓14%
      1,184 ↓6%
      Burglary
      921 ↑9%
      446 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      806 ↑8%
      687 ↓9%
      Drugs
      997 ↑41%
      831 ↑27%
      Public Order
      1,082 ↑6%
      736 ↓5%
      Robbery
      688 ↓7%
      633 ↑7%
      Shoplifting
      1,234 ↓12%
      1,588 ↑18%
      Theft from Person
      1,708 ↓6%
      1,010 ↓23%
      Bicycle Theft
      526 ↓27%
      115 ↑1%
      Possession of Weapons
      113 ↑20%
      107 ↑62%
      Other Crime
      169 ↑13%
      128 ↓18%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Green 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 Shacklewell safer than West Green?

      Shacklewell has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 18,820 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 Shacklewell vs West Green?

      Shacklewell shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.1% — 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 Shacklewell and West Green?

      In Shacklewell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,117 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 Shacklewell and West Green?

      Shacklewell recorded 4,029 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 Shacklewell vs West Green?

      Violent crime in Shacklewell totalled 4,117 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 Shacklewell and West Green in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shacklewell recorded 18,439 crimes (now 18,820, a change of +2.1%). West Green recorded 16,117 crimes previously (now 16,004, -0.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shacklewell 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. Shacklewell has a resolution rate of 37.9% and West Green has 30.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Shacklewell and West Green?

      Shacklewell 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 Shacklewell 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 Shacklewell or West Green on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Shacklewell 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.