Vauxhall vs Wandsworth Common

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Vauxhall Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Wandsworth Common Metropolitan Police Service

      Vauxhall vs Wandsworth Common Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Vauxhall
      Metropolitan Police Service
      19,943 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.3% trend
      32% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wandsworth Common
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,614 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.9% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Vauxhall
      B Wandsworth Common
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      19,943
      5,614
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      19,117
      5,509
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.3%
      ↑1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32%
      30.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Vauxhall
      B Wandsworth Common
      Violent Crime
      4,192 ↑2%
      1,682 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,768 ↑9%
      1,098 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      1,757 ↓10%
      446 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      500 ↓6%
      631 ↓4%
      Burglary
      709 ↓10%
      232 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      776 ↓3%
      298 ↑9%
      Drugs
      634 ↑21%
      171 ↑41%
      Public Order
      946 ↓5%
      301 ↑23%
      Robbery
      772 ↓6%
      110 ↑9%
      Shoplifting
      1,061 ↑1%
      352 ↑57%
      Theft from Person
      3,143 ↑26%
      102 ↓16%
      Bicycle Theft
      415 ↓3%
      68 ↓28%
      Possession of Weapons
      111 ↑34%
      22 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      159 ↑14%
      101 ↑35%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wandsworth Common is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Vauxhall safer than Wandsworth Common?

      Vauxhall has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 19,943 crimes in the last 12 months. Wandsworth Common has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 5,614 crimes. Wandsworth Common scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Vauxhall vs Wandsworth Common?

      Vauxhall shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wandsworth Common shows +1.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Vauxhall and Wandsworth Common?

      In Vauxhall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,768 incidents). In Wandsworth Common, it is Violent Crime (1,682 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Vauxhall and Wandsworth Common?

      Vauxhall recorded 4,768 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wandsworth Common recorded 1,098. 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 Vauxhall vs Wandsworth Common?

      Violent crime in Vauxhall totalled 4,192 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,682 in Wandsworth Common. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Vauxhall and Wandsworth Common in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Vauxhall recorded 19,117 crimes (now 19,943, a change of +4.3%). Wandsworth Common recorded 5,509 crimes previously (now 5,614, +1.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Vauxhall and Wandsworth Common?

      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. Vauxhall has a resolution rate of 32% and Wandsworth Common has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Vauxhall and Wandsworth Common?

      Vauxhall falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wandsworth Common 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 Vauxhall and Wandsworth Common?

      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 Vauxhall or Wandsworth Common on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Vauxhall and Wandsworth Common. 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.