South Acton vs Wendell Park

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    South Acton Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Wendell Park Metropolitan Police Service

      South Acton vs Wendell Park Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      South Acton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,587 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      36.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Wendell Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,157 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.7% trend
      30.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A South Acton
      B Wendell Park
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,587
      11,157
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,375
      12,082
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.9%
      ↓7.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.3%
      30.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South Acton
      B Wendell Park
      Violent Crime
      1,675 ↑12%
      2,677 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,853 ↑6%
      2,601 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      639 ↓7%
      846 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      820 ↓15%
      1,162 ↓24%
      Burglary
      357 ↑21%
      500 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      411 ↑14%
      598 ↑0%
      Drugs
      368 ↑101%
      513 ↑38%
      Public Order
      376 ↓1%
      629 ↓11%
      Robbery
      142 ↓3%
      232 ↓14%
      Shoplifting
      562 ↓17%
      720 ↑27%
      Theft from Person
      175 ↓21%
      264 ↓32%
      Bicycle Theft
      115 ↓3%
      245 ↓20%
      Possession of Weapons
      36 ↑29%
      63 ↑85%
      Other Crime
      58 ↓9%
      107 ↑2%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is South Acton safer than Wendell Park?

      South Acton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,587 crimes in the last 12 months. Wendell Park has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 11,157 crimes. Wendell Park scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in South Acton vs Wendell Park?

      South Acton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wendell Park shows -7.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in South Acton and Wendell Park?

      In South Acton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,853 incidents). In Wendell Park, it is Violent Crime (2,677 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between South Acton and Wendell Park?

      South Acton recorded 1,853 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wendell Park recorded 2,601. 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 South Acton vs Wendell Park?

      Violent crime in South Acton totalled 1,675 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,677 in Wendell Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in South Acton and Wendell Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Acton recorded 7,375 crimes (now 7,587, a change of +2.9%). Wendell Park recorded 12,082 crimes previously (now 11,157, -7.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Acton and Wendell Park?

      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. South Acton has a resolution rate of 36.3% and Wendell Park has 30.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers South Acton and Wendell Park?

      South Acton falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wendell Park 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 South Acton and Wendell Park?

      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 South Acton or Wendell Park on a crime map?

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

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