Shirley North vs Wandle

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Shirley North Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Wandle Metropolitan Police Service

      Shirley North vs Wandle Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Shirley North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,845 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.8% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Wandle
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,397 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.9% trend
      33% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Shirley North
      B Wandle
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,845
      8,397
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,927
      9,528
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.8%
      ↓11.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      33%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shirley North
      B Wandle
      Violent Crime
      831 ↑9%
      2,071 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      546 ↑3%
      1,720 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      171 ↓34%
      664 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      281 ↓18%
      456 ↓25%
      Burglary
      143 ↑31%
      315 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      185 ↑10%
      439 ↑5%
      Drugs
      92 ↓18%
      276 ↑15%
      Public Order
      152 ↑9%
      537 ↓2%
      Robbery
      55 ↓23%
      193 ↓20%
      Shoplifting
      308 ↓8%
      1,130 ↓27%
      Theft from Person
      29 ↓19%
      322 ↓28%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑25%
      146 ↑11%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↓32%
      46 ↑44%
      Other Crime
      27 ↓21%
      82 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wandle is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Shirley North safer than Wandle?

      Shirley North has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,845 crimes in the last 12 months. Wandle has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 8,397 crimes. Wandle scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Shirley North vs Wandle?

      Shirley North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wandle shows -11.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Shirley North and Wandle?

      In Shirley North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (831 incidents). In Wandle, it is Violent Crime (2,071 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Shirley North and Wandle?

      Shirley North recorded 546 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wandle recorded 1,720. 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 Shirley North vs Wandle?

      Violent crime in Shirley North totalled 831 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,071 in Wandle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Shirley North and Wandle in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shirley North recorded 2,927 crimes (now 2,845, a change of -2.8%). Wandle recorded 9,528 crimes previously (now 8,397, -11.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shirley North and Wandle?

      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. Shirley North has a resolution rate of 29.4% and Wandle has 33%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Shirley North and Wandle?

      Shirley North falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wandle 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 Shirley North and Wandle?

      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 Shirley North or Wandle on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Shirley North and Wandle. 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.