Thamesfield vs Wanstead Village

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Thamesfield Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Wanstead Village Metropolitan Police Service

      Thamesfield vs Wanstead Village Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Thamesfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,447 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.1% trend
      40.8% 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 Thamesfield
      B Wanstead Village
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,447
      3,493
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,854
      3,329
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.1%
      ↑4.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40.8%
      35.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Thamesfield
      B Wanstead Village
      Violent Crime
      1,407 ↑20%
      735 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,274 ↑10%
      763 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      568 ↓2%
      205 ↓35%
      Vehicle Crime
      687 ↓4%
      390 ↓16%
      Burglary
      419 ↑5%
      198 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      301 ↓3%
      166 ↓10%
      Drugs
      293 ↑93%
      131 ↑35%
      Public Order
      403 ↑13%
      172 ↑3%
      Robbery
      119 ↓2%
      127 ↑10%
      Shoplifting
      511 ↑13%
      446 ↑78%
      Theft from Person
      224 ↑21%
      93 ↓15%
      Bicycle Theft
      157 ↓15%
      20 ↓41%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑29%
      13 ↑30%
      Other Crime
      66 ↑20%
      34 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wanstead Village is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Thamesfield safer than Wanstead Village?

      Thamesfield has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,447 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 Thamesfield vs Wanstead Village?

      Thamesfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.1% — 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 Thamesfield and Wanstead Village?

      In Thamesfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,407 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 Thamesfield and Wanstead Village?

      Thamesfield recorded 1,274 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 Thamesfield vs Wanstead Village?

      Violent crime in Thamesfield totalled 1,407 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 Thamesfield and Wanstead Village in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Thamesfield recorded 5,854 crimes (now 6,447, a change of +10.1%). Wanstead Village recorded 3,329 crimes previously (now 3,493, +4.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Thamesfield 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. Thamesfield has a resolution rate of 40.8% and Wanstead Village has 35.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Thamesfield and Wanstead Village?

      Thamesfield 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 Thamesfield 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 Thamesfield or Wanstead Village on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Thamesfield 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.