Shadwell vs Wembley Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Shadwell Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Wembley Central Metropolitan Police Service

      Shadwell vs Wembley Central Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Shadwell
      Metropolitan Police Service
      19,407 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.3% trend
      35.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wembley Central
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,701 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.8% trend
      32.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Shadwell
      B Wembley Central
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      19,407
      8,701
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      18,972
      8,547
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.3%
      ↑1.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.3%
      32.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shadwell
      B Wembley Central
      Violent Crime
      4,725 ↑9%
      2,106 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,513 ↓1%
      1,667 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      1,600 ↑1%
      638 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      810 ↓27%
      336 ↓28%
      Burglary
      929 ↓3%
      253 ↓1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      746 ↓8%
      395 ↓2%
      Drugs
      1,063 ↑27%
      788 ↑149%
      Public Order
      1,160 ↑9%
      507 ↑8%
      Robbery
      512 ↓15%
      304 ↑41%
      Shoplifting
      1,304 ↑51%
      831 ↑24%
      Theft from Person
      1,269 ↓9%
      727 ↓19%
      Bicycle Theft
      493 ↓14%
      29 ↓52%
      Possession of Weapons
      106 ↑26%
      47 ↑88%
      Other Crime
      177 ↓4%
      73 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wembley Central 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 Shadwell safer than Wembley Central?

      Shadwell has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 19,407 crimes in the last 12 months. Wembley Central has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 8,701 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Shadwell vs Wembley Central?

      Shadwell shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wembley Central shows +1.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Shadwell and Wembley Central?

      In Shadwell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,725 incidents). In Wembley Central, it is Violent Crime (2,106 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Shadwell and Wembley Central?

      Shadwell recorded 4,513 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wembley Central recorded 1,667. 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 Shadwell vs Wembley Central?

      Violent crime in Shadwell totalled 4,725 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,106 in Wembley Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Shadwell and Wembley Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shadwell recorded 18,972 crimes (now 19,407, a change of +2.3%). Wembley Central recorded 8,547 crimes previously (now 8,701, +1.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shadwell and Wembley Central?

      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. Shadwell has a resolution rate of 35.3% and Wembley Central has 32.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Shadwell and Wembley Central?

      Shadwell falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wembley Central 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 Shadwell and Wembley Central?

      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 Shadwell or Wembley Central on a crime map?

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

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