Upper Edmonton vs Upper Walthamstow
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Upper Edmonton vs Upper Walthamstow Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Upper Edmonton safer than Upper Walthamstow?
Upper Edmonton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,569 crimes in the last 12 months. Upper Walthamstow has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 5,113 crimes. Upper Walthamstow scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Upper Edmonton vs Upper Walthamstow?
Upper Edmonton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Upper Walthamstow shows -9.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Upper Edmonton and Upper Walthamstow?
In Upper Edmonton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,049 incidents). In Upper Walthamstow, it is Violent Crime (1,192 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Upper Edmonton and Upper Walthamstow?
Upper Edmonton recorded 2,749 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upper Walthamstow recorded 1,027. 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 Upper Edmonton vs Upper Walthamstow?
Violent crime in Upper Edmonton totalled 3,049 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,192 in Upper Walthamstow. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Upper Edmonton and Upper Walthamstow in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Upper Edmonton recorded 11,887 crimes (now 11,569, a change of -2.7%). Upper Walthamstow recorded 5,642 crimes previously (now 5,113, -9.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Upper Edmonton and Upper Walthamstow?
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. Upper Edmonton has a resolution rate of 26.1% and Upper Walthamstow has 27.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Upper Edmonton and Upper Walthamstow?
Upper Edmonton falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Upper Walthamstow 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 Upper Edmonton and Upper Walthamstow?
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 Upper Edmonton or Upper Walthamstow on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Upper Edmonton and Upper Walthamstow. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.