Walham Green vs Whalebone

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Walham Green Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Whalebone Metropolitan Police Service

      Walham Green vs Whalebone Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Walham Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,411 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.3% trend
      25.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Whalebone
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,498 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      26.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Walham Green
      B Whalebone
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      13,411
      5,498
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      12,618
      5,710
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.3%
      ↓3.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.2%
      26.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Walham Green
      B Whalebone
      Violent Crime
      3,199 ↑10%
      1,866 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,200 ↑19%
      1,021 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      1,214 ↓11%
      287 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      977 ↓13%
      533 ↓2%
      Burglary
      733 ↓15%
      216 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      585 ↓9%
      353 ↑4%
      Drugs
      631 ↑48%
      250 ↑54%
      Public Order
      774 ↑5%
      277 ↓13%
      Robbery
      256 ↑8%
      202 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      936 ↑26%
      258 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      461 ↓3%
      98 ↓9%
      Bicycle Theft
      277 ↑1%
      31 ↓3%
      Possession of Weapons
      53 ↑77%
      28 ↑22%
      Other Crime
      115 ↑5%
      78 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whalebone is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Walham Green safer than Whalebone?

      Walham Green has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 13,411 crimes in the last 12 months. Whalebone has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 5,498 crimes. Whalebone scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Walham Green vs Whalebone?

      Walham Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whalebone shows -3.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Walham Green and Whalebone?

      In Walham Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,200 incidents). In Whalebone, it is Violent Crime (1,866 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Walham Green and Whalebone?

      Walham Green recorded 3,200 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whalebone recorded 1,021. 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 Walham Green vs Whalebone?

      Violent crime in Walham Green totalled 3,199 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,866 in Whalebone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Walham Green and Whalebone in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Walham Green recorded 12,618 crimes (now 13,411, a change of +6.3%). Whalebone recorded 5,710 crimes previously (now 5,498, -3.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Walham Green and Whalebone?

      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. Walham Green has a resolution rate of 25.2% and Whalebone has 26.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Walham Green and Whalebone?

      Walham Green falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Whalebone 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 Walham Green and Whalebone?

      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 Walham Green or Whalebone on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Walham Green and Whalebone. 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.