Wanstead Village vs Wimbledon Park

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Wanstead Village Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Wimbledon Park Metropolitan Police Service

      Wanstead Village vs Wimbledon Park Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wanstead Village
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,493 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.9% trend
      35.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      Wimbledon Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,921 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.5% trend
      36.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Wanstead Village
      B Wimbledon Park
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,493
      4,921
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,329
      5,752
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.9%
      ↓14.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.6%
      36.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wanstead Village
      B Wimbledon Park
      Violent Crime
      735 ↑13%
      1,128 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      763 ↑11%
      1,061 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      205 ↓35%
      393 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      390 ↓16%
      464 ↓5%
      Burglary
      198 ↓7%
      202 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      166 ↓10%
      240 ↓8%
      Drugs
      131 ↑35%
      126 ↑5%
      Public Order
      172 ↑3%
      272 ↓17%
      Robbery
      127 ↑10%
      108 ↑3%
      Shoplifting
      446 ↑78%
      642 ↓23%
      Theft from Person
      93 ↓15%
      122 ↓34%
      Bicycle Theft
      20 ↓41%
      94 ↓9%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑30%
      20 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      34 ↑0%
      49 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wimbledon Park is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wanstead Village safer than Wimbledon Park?

      Wanstead Village has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,493 crimes in the last 12 months. Wimbledon Park has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 4,921 crimes. Wimbledon Park scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Wanstead Village vs Wimbledon Park?

      Wanstead Village shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wimbledon Park shows -14.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Wanstead Village and Wimbledon Park?

      In Wanstead Village, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (763 incidents). In Wimbledon Park, it is Violent Crime (1,128 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Wanstead Village and Wimbledon Park?

      Wanstead Village recorded 763 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wimbledon Park recorded 1,061. 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 Wanstead Village vs Wimbledon Park?

      Violent crime in Wanstead Village totalled 735 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,128 in Wimbledon Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Wanstead Village and Wimbledon Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wanstead Village recorded 3,329 crimes (now 3,493, a change of +4.9%). Wimbledon Park recorded 5,752 crimes previously (now 4,921, -14.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wanstead Village and Wimbledon Park?

      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. Wanstead Village has a resolution rate of 35.6% and Wimbledon Park has 36.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wanstead Village and Wimbledon Park?

      Wanstead Village falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wimbledon Park 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 Wanstead Village and Wimbledon Park?

      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 Wanstead Village or Wimbledon Park on a crime map?

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

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