The Wrythe vs Walpole

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    The Wrythe Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Walpole Metropolitan Police Service

      The Wrythe vs Walpole Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      The Wrythe
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,343 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.6% trend
      27.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Walpole
      Metropolitan Police Service
      9,197 crimes / 12m
      ↓7% trend
      34.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A The Wrythe
      B Walpole
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,343
      9,197
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,036
      9,894
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.6%
      ↓7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.5%
      34.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A The Wrythe
      B Walpole
      Violent Crime
      1,436 ↑5%
      1,887 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      774 ↓4%
      2,698 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      222 ↑7%
      643 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      332 ↓8%
      750 ↓22%
      Burglary
      199 ↑12%
      375 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      284 ↑0%
      366 ↓6%
      Drugs
      171 ↑31%
      373 ↑67%
      Public Order
      291 ↑2%
      499 ↑1%
      Robbery
      50 ↓35%
      186 ↓9%
      Shoplifting
      418 ↑120%
      906 ↓39%
      Theft from Person
      29 ↓15%
      294 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      26 ↓30%
      110 ↓43%
      Possession of Weapons
      30 ↑88%
      41 ↑64%
      Other Crime
      81 ↑25%
      69 ↑3%
      Overall Verdict
      B Walpole is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is The Wrythe safer than Walpole?

      The Wrythe has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,343 crimes in the last 12 months. Walpole has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 9,197 crimes. Walpole scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in The Wrythe vs Walpole?

      The Wrythe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Walpole shows -7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in The Wrythe and Walpole?

      In The Wrythe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,436 incidents). In Walpole, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,698 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between The Wrythe and Walpole?

      The Wrythe recorded 774 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Walpole recorded 2,698. 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 The Wrythe vs Walpole?

      Violent crime in The Wrythe totalled 1,436 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,887 in Walpole. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in The Wrythe and Walpole in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, The Wrythe recorded 4,036 crimes (now 4,343, a change of +7.6%). Walpole recorded 9,894 crimes previously (now 9,197, -7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in The Wrythe and Walpole?

      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. The Wrythe has a resolution rate of 27.5% and Walpole has 34.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers The Wrythe and Walpole?

      The Wrythe falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Walpole 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 The Wrythe and Walpole?

      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 The Wrythe or Walpole on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both The Wrythe and Walpole. 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.