South Balham vs Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    South Balham Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield Surrey Police

      South Balham vs Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      South Balham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,844 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.1% trend
      27.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield
      Surrey Police
      14 crimes / 12m
      ↓41.7% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A South Balham
      B Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      8,844
      14
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,417
      24
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.1%
      ↓41.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South Balham
      B Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield
      Violent Crime
      2,022 ↑14%
      2 ↓67%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,060 ↑7%
      6 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      672 ↑3%
      1
      Vehicle Crime
      774 ↓3%
      1
      Burglary
      400 ↓16%
      1 ↓75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      473 ↑19%
      1 ↓67%
      Drugs
      226 ↑17%
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      480 ↑10%
      0
      Robbery
      225 ↓20%
      0
      Shoplifting
      909 ↑5%
      0
      Theft from Person
      297 ↓23%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      177 ↑61%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      50 ↑56%
      0
      Other Crime
      79 ↑3%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is South Balham safer than Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield?

      South Balham has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,844 crimes in the last 12 months. Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 14 crimes. Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in South Balham vs Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield?

      South Balham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield shows -41.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in South Balham and Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield?

      In South Balham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,060 incidents). In Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (6 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between South Balham and Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield?

      South Balham recorded 2,060 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield recorded 6. 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 Balham vs Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield?

      Violent crime in South Balham totalled 2,022 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2 in Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in South Balham and Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Balham recorded 8,417 crimes (now 8,844, a change of +5.1%). Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield recorded 24 crimes previously (now 14, -41.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Balham and Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield?

      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 Balham has a resolution rate of 27.7% and Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers South Balham and Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield?

      South Balham falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield is covered by Surrey Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare South Balham and Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield?

      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 Balham or Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Balham and Warlingham, Woldingham, Chelsham, Farleigh & Tatsfield. 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.