South Tottenham vs West Ham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    South Tottenham Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Ham Metropolitan Police Service

      South Tottenham vs West Ham Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      South Tottenham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,129 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.3% trend
      30.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Ham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      17,205 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.5% trend
      28.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A South Tottenham
      B West Ham
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      11,129
      17,205
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,627
      16,616
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.3%
      ↑3.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.4%
      28.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South Tottenham
      B West Ham
      Violent Crime
      2,496 ↓2%
      3,609 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,491 ↓8%
      3,513 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      738 ↓6%
      1,491 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      748 ↓13%
      1,126 ↑8%
      Burglary
      376 ↓7%
      501 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      471 ↓2%
      601 ↑17%
      Drugs
      575 ↑11%
      872 ↑32%
      Public Order
      565 ↓3%
      706 ↓3%
      Robbery
      498 ↓7%
      549 ↓4%
      Shoplifting
      878 ↑70%
      1,850 ↑7%
      Theft from Person
      939 ↓30%
      1,935 ↓6%
      Bicycle Theft
      174 ↓7%
      206 ↓5%
      Possession of Weapons
      90 ↑61%
      96 ↑16%
      Other Crime
      90 ↓18%
      150 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      A South Tottenham is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is South Tottenham safer than West Ham?

      South Tottenham has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,129 crimes in the last 12 months. West Ham has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 17,205 crimes. South Tottenham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in South Tottenham vs West Ham?

      South Tottenham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Ham shows +3.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in South Tottenham and West Ham?

      In South Tottenham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,496 incidents). In West Ham, it is Violent Crime (3,609 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between South Tottenham and West Ham?

      South Tottenham recorded 2,491 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Ham recorded 3,513. 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 Tottenham vs West Ham?

      Violent crime in South Tottenham totalled 2,496 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,609 in West Ham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in South Tottenham and West Ham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Tottenham recorded 11,627 crimes (now 11,129, a change of -4.3%). West Ham recorded 16,616 crimes previously (now 17,205, +3.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Tottenham and West Ham?

      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 Tottenham has a resolution rate of 30.4% and West Ham has 28.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers South Tottenham and West Ham?

      South Tottenham falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Ham 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 Tottenham and West Ham?

      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 Tottenham or West Ham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Tottenham and West Ham. 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.