Upper Walthamstow vs West Drayton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Upper Walthamstow Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Drayton Metropolitan Police Service

      Upper Walthamstow vs West Drayton Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Upper Walthamstow
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,113 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.4% trend
      27.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Drayton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,015 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.2% trend
      19.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Upper Walthamstow
      B West Drayton
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,113
      4,015
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,642
      3,928
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.4%
      ↑2.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.8%
      19.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Upper Walthamstow
      B West Drayton
      Violent Crime
      1,192 ↓3%
      1,101 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,027 ↓13%
      1,056 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      384 ↓13%
      236 ↑15%
      Vehicle Crime
      588 ↓32%
      334 ↓12%
      Burglary
      305 ↓7%
      169 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      252 ↓22%
      279 ↓19%
      Drugs
      369 ↑95%
      173 ↑94%
      Public Order
      266 ↑14%
      222 ↑10%
      Robbery
      143 ↑8%
      69 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      282 ↓15%
      220 ↓7%
      Theft from Person
      137 ↓37%
      40 ↓49%
      Bicycle Theft
      69 ↓14%
      32 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↑48%
      23 ↑53%
      Other Crime
      65 ↑12%
      61 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Upper Walthamstow is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Upper Walthamstow safer than West Drayton?

      Upper Walthamstow has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,113 crimes in the last 12 months. West Drayton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 4,015 crimes. Upper Walthamstow scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Upper Walthamstow vs West Drayton?

      Upper Walthamstow shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Drayton shows +2.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Upper Walthamstow and West Drayton?

      In Upper Walthamstow, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,192 incidents). In West Drayton, it is Violent Crime (1,101 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Upper Walthamstow and West Drayton?

      Upper Walthamstow recorded 1,027 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Drayton recorded 1,056. 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 Walthamstow vs West Drayton?

      Violent crime in Upper Walthamstow totalled 1,192 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,101 in West Drayton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Upper Walthamstow and West Drayton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Upper Walthamstow recorded 5,642 crimes (now 5,113, a change of -9.4%). West Drayton recorded 3,928 crimes previously (now 4,015, +2.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Upper Walthamstow and West Drayton?

      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 Walthamstow has a resolution rate of 27.8% and West Drayton has 19.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Upper Walthamstow and West Drayton?

      Upper Walthamstow falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Drayton 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 Walthamstow and West Drayton?

      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 Walthamstow or West Drayton on a crime map?

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

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