Town vs Valentines

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Town Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Valentines Metropolitan Police Service

      Town vs Valentines Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Town
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,519 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.3% trend
      38.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Valentines
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,336 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.8% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Town
      B Valentines
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,519
      10,336
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,193
      9,682
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.3%
      ↑6.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.1%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Town
      B Valentines
      Violent Crime
      1,112 ↓2%
      2,742 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,231 ↑11%
      2,309 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      429 ↓9%
      756 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      376 ↓38%
      709 ↓4%
      Burglary
      227 ↓13%
      293 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      279 ↑11%
      480 ↑19%
      Drugs
      191 ↑54%
      491 ↑38%
      Public Order
      244 ↓2%
      559 ↑32%
      Robbery
      203 ↑16%
      301 ↑17%
      Shoplifting
      771 ↑66%
      670 ↑7%
      Theft from Person
      312 ↑20%
      800 ↓10%
      Bicycle Theft
      35 ↑67%
      56 ↓42%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑30%
      40 ↑11%
      Other Crime
      83 ↑89%
      130 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      A Town is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Town safer than Valentines?

      Town has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,519 crimes in the last 12 months. Valentines has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 10,336 crimes. Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Town vs Valentines?

      Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Valentines shows +6.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Town and Valentines?

      In Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,231 incidents). In Valentines, it is Violent Crime (2,742 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Town and Valentines?

      Town recorded 1,231 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Valentines recorded 2,309. 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 Town vs Valentines?

      Violent crime in Town totalled 1,112 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,742 in Valentines. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Town and Valentines in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Town recorded 5,193 crimes (now 5,519, a change of +6.3%). Valentines recorded 9,682 crimes previously (now 10,336, +6.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Town and Valentines?

      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. Town has a resolution rate of 38.1% and Valentines has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Town and Valentines?

      Town falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Valentines 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 Town and Valentines?

      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 Town or Valentines on a crime map?

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

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