Stanmore vs Wanstead Village

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Stanmore Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Wanstead Village Metropolitan Police Service

      Stanmore vs Wanstead Village Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Stanmore
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,232 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.8% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wanstead Village
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,493 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.9% trend
      35.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Stanmore
      B Wanstead Village
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,232
      3,493
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,073
      3,329
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.8%
      ↑4.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      35.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Stanmore
      B Wanstead Village
      Violent Crime
      302 ↑12%
      735 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      281 ↑4%
      763 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      82 ↓1%
      205 ↓35%
      Vehicle Crime
      143 ↑10%
      390 ↓16%
      Burglary
      105 ↑24%
      198 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      76 ↑29%
      166 ↓10%
      Drugs
      46 ↑64%
      131 ↑35%
      Public Order
      46 ↓10%
      172 ↑3%
      Robbery
      28 ↑33%
      127 ↑10%
      Shoplifting
      60 ↑140%
      446 ↑78%
      Theft from Person
      37 ↑61%
      93 ↓15%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓56%
      20 ↓41%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑167%
      13 ↑30%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓22%
      34 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wanstead Village is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Stanmore safer than Wanstead Village?

      Stanmore has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,232 crimes in the last 12 months. Wanstead Village has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,493 crimes. Wanstead Village scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Stanmore vs Wanstead Village?

      Stanmore shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wanstead Village shows +4.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Stanmore and Wanstead Village?

      In Stanmore, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (302 incidents). In Wanstead Village, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (763 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Stanmore and Wanstead Village?

      Stanmore recorded 281 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wanstead Village recorded 763. 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 Stanmore vs Wanstead Village?

      Violent crime in Stanmore totalled 302 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 735 in Wanstead Village. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Stanmore and Wanstead Village in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Stanmore recorded 1,073 crimes (now 1,232, a change of +14.8%). Wanstead Village recorded 3,329 crimes previously (now 3,493, +4.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Stanmore and Wanstead Village?

      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. Stanmore has a resolution rate of 25% and Wanstead Village has 35.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Stanmore and Wanstead Village?

      Stanmore falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wanstead Village 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 Stanmore and Wanstead Village?

      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 Stanmore or Wanstead Village on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Stanmore and Wanstead Village. 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.