Valentines vs Whetstone

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Valentines Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Whetstone Metropolitan Police Service

      Valentines vs Whetstone Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Valentines
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,336 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.8% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Whetstone
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,020 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.6% trend
      37.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Valentines
      B Whetstone
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      10,336
      3,020
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      9,682
      3,037
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.8%
      ↓0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      37.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Valentines
      B Whetstone
      Violent Crime
      2,742 ↑8%
      698 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,309 ↑14%
      643 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      756 ↓13%
      215 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      709 ↓4%
      435 ↓1%
      Burglary
      293 ↓14%
      231 ↑12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      480 ↑19%
      175 ↑25%
      Drugs
      491 ↑38%
      129 ↑61%
      Public Order
      559 ↑32%
      133 ↑5%
      Robbery
      301 ↑17%
      45 ↓22%
      Shoplifting
      670 ↑7%
      191 ↓49%
      Theft from Person
      800 ↓10%
      73 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      56 ↓42%
      11 ↓21%
      Possession of Weapons
      40 ↑11%
      9 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      130 ↑25%
      32 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whetstone is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Valentines safer than Whetstone?

      Valentines has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,336 crimes in the last 12 months. Whetstone has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 3,020 crimes. Whetstone scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Valentines vs Whetstone?

      Valentines shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whetstone shows -0.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Valentines, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,742 incidents). In Whetstone, it is Violent Crime (698 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Valentines recorded 2,309 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whetstone recorded 643. 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 Valentines vs Whetstone?

      Violent crime in Valentines totalled 2,742 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 698 in Whetstone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Valentines recorded 9,682 crimes (now 10,336, a change of +6.8%). Whetstone recorded 3,037 crimes previously (now 3,020, -0.6%).

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

      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. Valentines has a resolution rate of 36.4% and Whetstone has 37.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Valentines and Whetstone?

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

      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 Valentines or Whetstone on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Valentines and Whetstone. 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.