Wandsworth Common vs West Putney

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Wandsworth Common Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      West Putney Metropolitan Police Service

      Wandsworth Common vs West Putney Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wandsworth Common
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,614 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.9% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      West Putney
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,546 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.4% trend
      41.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Wandsworth Common
      B West Putney
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,614
      5,546
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,509
      5,365
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.9%
      ↑3.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      41.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wandsworth Common
      B West Putney
      Violent Crime
      1,682 ↑4%
      1,422 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,098 ↓5%
      1,282 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      446 ↓16%
      410 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      631 ↓4%
      492 ↓1%
      Burglary
      232 ↓12%
      264 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      298 ↑9%
      272 ↓8%
      Drugs
      171 ↑41%
      287 ↑82%
      Public Order
      301 ↑23%
      311 ↓4%
      Robbery
      110 ↑9%
      101 ↑19%
      Shoplifting
      352 ↑57%
      411 ↑5%
      Theft from Person
      102 ↓16%
      129 ↑5%
      Bicycle Theft
      68 ↓28%
      78 ↓30%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↑5%
      25 ↑108%
      Other Crime
      101 ↑35%
      62 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Putney is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wandsworth Common safer than West Putney?

      Wandsworth Common has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,614 crimes in the last 12 months. West Putney has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 5,546 crimes. West Putney scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Wandsworth Common vs West Putney?

      Wandsworth Common shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Putney shows +3.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Wandsworth Common, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,682 incidents). In West Putney, it is Violent Crime (1,422 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Wandsworth Common recorded 1,098 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Putney recorded 1,282. 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 Wandsworth Common vs West Putney?

      Violent crime in Wandsworth Common totalled 1,682 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,422 in West Putney. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wandsworth Common recorded 5,509 crimes (now 5,614, a change of +1.9%). West Putney recorded 5,365 crimes previously (now 5,546, +3.4%).

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

      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. Wandsworth Common has a resolution rate of 30.8% and West Putney has 41.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wandsworth Common and West Putney?

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

      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 Wandsworth Common or West Putney on a crime map?

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