Wallington North vs West Thornton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Wallington North Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Thornton Metropolitan Police Service

      Wallington North vs West Thornton Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wallington North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,766 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.6% trend
      26.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Thornton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,773 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.4% trend
      23.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Wallington North
      B West Thornton
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,766
      8,773
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,828
      8,570
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.6%
      ↑2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.7%
      23.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wallington North
      B West Thornton
      Violent Crime
      1,202 ↑5%
      2,811 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      683 ↓4%
      1,833 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      196 ↑6%
      498 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      235 ↓35%
      806 ↓3%
      Burglary
      177 ↓9%
      368 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      204 ↓11%
      548 ↑10%
      Drugs
      188 ↑58%
      468 ↑16%
      Public Order
      201 ↓11%
      531 ↑14%
      Robbery
      53 ↓42%
      216 ↓16%
      Shoplifting
      498 ↑25%
      323 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      37 ↓51%
      148 ↓1%
      Bicycle Theft
      24 ↓20%
      38 ↓27%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↓16%
      77 ↑43%
      Other Crime
      52 ↑24%
      108 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Wallington North is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wallington North safer than West Thornton?

      Wallington North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,766 crimes in the last 12 months. West Thornton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 8,773 crimes. Wallington North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Wallington North vs West Thornton?

      Wallington North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Thornton shows +2.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Wallington North and West Thornton?

      In Wallington North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,202 incidents). In West Thornton, it is Violent Crime (2,811 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Wallington North and West Thornton?

      Wallington North recorded 683 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Thornton recorded 1,833. 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 Wallington North vs West Thornton?

      Violent crime in Wallington North totalled 1,202 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,811 in West Thornton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Wallington North and West Thornton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wallington North recorded 3,828 crimes (now 3,766, a change of -1.6%). West Thornton recorded 8,570 crimes previously (now 8,773, +2.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wallington North and West Thornton?

      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. Wallington North has a resolution rate of 26.7% and West Thornton has 23.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wallington North and West Thornton?

      Wallington North falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Thornton 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 Wallington North and West Thornton?

      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 Wallington North or West Thornton on a crime map?

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

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