Wanstead Village vs Winchmore Hill

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
      Winchmore Hill Metropolitan Police Service

      Wanstead Village vs Winchmore Hill Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wanstead Village
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,493 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.9% trend
      35.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      Winchmore Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,263 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.5% trend
      39.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Wanstead Village
      B Winchmore Hill
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,493
      3,263
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,329
      3,956
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.9%
      ↓17.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.6%
      39.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wanstead Village
      B Winchmore Hill
      Violent Crime
      735 ↑13%
      709 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      763 ↑11%
      677 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      205 ↓35%
      264 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      390 ↓16%
      535 ↓13%
      Burglary
      198 ↓7%
      227 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      166 ↓10%
      162 ↓8%
      Drugs
      131 ↑35%
      102 ↑4%
      Public Order
      172 ↑3%
      110 ↓32%
      Robbery
      127 ↑10%
      64 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      446 ↑78%
      256 ↓63%
      Theft from Person
      93 ↓15%
      99 ↓7%
      Bicycle Theft
      20 ↓41%
      12 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑30%
      12 ↓8%
      Other Crime
      34 ↑0%
      34 ↑36%
      Overall Verdict
      B Winchmore Hill is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wanstead Village safer than Winchmore Hill?

      Wanstead Village has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,493 crimes in the last 12 months. Winchmore Hill has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 3,263 crimes. Winchmore Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Wanstead Village vs Winchmore Hill?

      Wanstead Village shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Winchmore Hill shows -17.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Wanstead Village and Winchmore Hill?

      In Wanstead Village, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (763 incidents). In Winchmore Hill, it is Violent Crime (709 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Wanstead Village and Winchmore Hill?

      Wanstead Village recorded 763 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Winchmore Hill recorded 677. 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 Winchmore Hill?

      Violent crime in Wanstead Village totalled 735 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 709 in Winchmore Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Wanstead Village and Winchmore Hill 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%). Winchmore Hill recorded 3,956 crimes previously (now 3,263, -17.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wanstead Village and Winchmore Hill?

      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 Winchmore Hill has 39.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wanstead Village and Winchmore Hill?

      Wanstead Village falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Winchmore Hill 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 Winchmore Hill?

      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 Winchmore Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Wanstead Village and Winchmore Hill. 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.