Wallington South vs Wanstead Village

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Wallington South Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Wanstead Village Metropolitan Police Service

      Wallington South vs Wanstead Village Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wallington South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,373 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.4% trend
      20.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wanstead Village
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,493 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.9% trend
      35.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Wallington South
      B Wanstead Village
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,373
      3,493
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,456
      3,329
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.4%
      ↑4.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.5%
      35.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wallington South
      B Wanstead Village
      Violent Crime
      1,040 ↑8%
      735 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      627 ↑1%
      763 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      164 ↑11%
      205 ↓35%
      Vehicle Crime
      240 ↓22%
      390 ↓16%
      Burglary
      210 ↑10%
      198 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      176 ↑0%
      166 ↓10%
      Drugs
      145 ↑67%
      131 ↑35%
      Public Order
      191 ↓3%
      172 ↑3%
      Robbery
      55 ↓29%
      127 ↑10%
      Shoplifting
      424 ↓25%
      446 ↑78%
      Theft from Person
      41 ↓21%
      93 ↓15%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↓44%
      20 ↓41%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↓57%
      13 ↑30%
      Other Crime
      40 ↑25%
      34 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Wallington South is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wallington South safer than Wanstead Village?

      Wallington South has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,373 crimes in the last 12 months. Wanstead Village has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,493 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Wallington South vs Wanstead Village?

      Wallington South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wanstead Village shows +4.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Wallington South and Wanstead Village?

      In Wallington South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,040 incidents). In Wanstead Village, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (763 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Wallington South and Wanstead Village?

      Wallington South recorded 627 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wanstead Village recorded 763. 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 South vs Wanstead Village?

      Violent crime in Wallington South totalled 1,040 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 735 in Wanstead Village. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Wallington South and Wanstead Village in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wallington South recorded 3,456 crimes (now 3,373, a change of -2.4%). Wanstead Village recorded 3,329 crimes previously (now 3,493, +4.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wallington South and Wanstead Village?

      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 South has a resolution rate of 20.5% and Wanstead Village has 35.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wallington South and Wanstead Village?

      Wallington South falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wanstead Village 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 South and Wanstead Village?

      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 South or Wanstead Village on a crime map?

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

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