Southfield vs Wanstead Park
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Southfield vs Wanstead Park Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southfield safer than Wanstead Park?
Southfield has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 9,232 crimes in the last 12 months. Wanstead Park has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,250 crimes. Southfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Southfield vs Wanstead Park?
Southfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wanstead Park shows +5.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Southfield and Wanstead Park?
In Southfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,333 incidents). In Wanstead Park, it is Violent Crime (558 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Southfield and Wanstead Park?
Southfield recorded 2,333 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wanstead Park recorded 554. 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 Southfield vs Wanstead Park?
Violent crime in Southfield totalled 1,997 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 558 in Wanstead Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Southfield and Wanstead Park in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Southfield recorded 8,925 crimes (now 9,232, a change of +3.4%). Wanstead Park recorded 2,135 crimes previously (now 2,250, +5.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Southfield and Wanstead 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. Southfield has a resolution rate of 34.3% and Wanstead Park has 28.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Southfield and Wanstead Park?
Southfield falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wanstead 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 Southfield and Wanstead 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 Southfield or Wanstead Park on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Southfield and Wanstead Park. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.