Surbiton Hill vs Whalebone

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Surbiton Hill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Whalebone Metropolitan Police Service

      Surbiton Hill vs Whalebone Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Surbiton Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,749 crimes / 12m
      ↑26.4% trend
      31.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Whalebone
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,498 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      26.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Surbiton Hill
      B Whalebone
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,749
      5,498
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,967
      5,710
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑26.4%
      ↓3.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.8%
      26.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Surbiton Hill
      B Whalebone
      Violent Crime
      1,072 ↑34%
      1,866 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      820 ↑14%
      1,021 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      222 ↓16%
      287 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      392 ↑88%
      533 ↓2%
      Burglary
      200 ↑36%
      216 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      238 ↑11%
      353 ↑4%
      Drugs
      170 ↑87%
      250 ↑54%
      Public Order
      219 ↑4%
      277 ↓13%
      Robbery
      46 ↑35%
      202 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      205 ↑41%
      258 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      47 ↑12%
      98 ↓9%
      Bicycle Theft
      43 ↓17%
      31 ↓3%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑122%
      28 ↑22%
      Other Crime
      55 ↑90%
      78 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Surbiton Hill safer than Whalebone?

      Surbiton Hill has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,749 crimes in the last 12 months. Whalebone has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 5,498 crimes. Whalebone scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Surbiton Hill vs Whalebone?

      Surbiton Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +26.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whalebone shows -3.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Surbiton Hill and Whalebone?

      In Surbiton Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,072 incidents). In Whalebone, it is Violent Crime (1,866 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Surbiton Hill and Whalebone?

      Surbiton Hill recorded 820 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whalebone recorded 1,021. 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 Surbiton Hill vs Whalebone?

      Violent crime in Surbiton Hill totalled 1,072 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,866 in Whalebone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Surbiton Hill and Whalebone in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Surbiton Hill recorded 2,967 crimes (now 3,749, a change of +26.4%). Whalebone recorded 5,710 crimes previously (now 5,498, -3.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Surbiton Hill and Whalebone?

      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. Surbiton Hill has a resolution rate of 31.8% and Whalebone has 26.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Surbiton Hill and Whalebone?

      Surbiton Hill falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Whalebone 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 Surbiton Hill and Whalebone?

      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 Surbiton Hill or Whalebone on a crime map?

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

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