Waterloo and South Bank vs Wealdstone North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Waterloo and South Bank Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Wealdstone North Metropolitan Police Service

      Waterloo and South Bank vs Wealdstone North Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Waterloo and South Bank
      Metropolitan Police Service
      37,487 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.3% trend
      40.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Wealdstone North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,570 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      28% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Waterloo and South Bank
      B Wealdstone North
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      37,487
      5,570
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      39,600
      5,415
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.3%
      ↑2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40.4%
      28%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Waterloo and South Bank
      B Wealdstone North
      Violent Crime
      6,062 ↑3%
      1,407 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      5,371 ↓2%
      1,385 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      6,385 ↓8%
      371 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      509 ↓18%
      487 ↓12%
      Burglary
      1,022 ↓4%
      248 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1,025 ↓3%
      278 ↑17%
      Drugs
      1,072 ↑1%
      315 ↑55%
      Public Order
      1,629 ↓8%
      283 ↑11%
      Robbery
      1,459 ↓10%
      116 ↓7%
      Shoplifting
      1,898 ↑28%
      375 ↑48%
      Theft from Person
      10,139 ↓13%
      188 ↑7%
      Bicycle Theft
      591 ↓13%
      29 ↓42%
      Possession of Weapons
      131 ↓13%
      23 ↑92%
      Other Crime
      194 ↑15%
      65 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Waterloo and South Bank is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Waterloo and South Bank safer than Wealdstone North?

      Waterloo and South Bank has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 37,487 crimes in the last 12 months. Wealdstone North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,570 crimes. Waterloo and South Bank scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Waterloo and South Bank vs Wealdstone North?

      Waterloo and South Bank shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wealdstone North shows +2.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Waterloo and South Bank and Wealdstone North?

      In Waterloo and South Bank, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Theft from Person (10,139 incidents). In Wealdstone North, it is Violent Crime (1,407 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Waterloo and South Bank and Wealdstone North?

      Waterloo and South Bank recorded 5,371 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wealdstone North recorded 1,385. 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 Waterloo and South Bank vs Wealdstone North?

      Violent crime in Waterloo and South Bank totalled 6,062 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,407 in Wealdstone North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Waterloo and South Bank and Wealdstone North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Waterloo and South Bank recorded 39,600 crimes (now 37,487, a change of -5.3%). Wealdstone North recorded 5,415 crimes previously (now 5,570, +2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Waterloo and South Bank and Wealdstone North?

      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. Waterloo and South Bank has a resolution rate of 40.4% and Wealdstone North has 28%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Waterloo and South Bank and Wealdstone North?

      Waterloo and South Bank falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wealdstone North 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 Waterloo and South Bank and Wealdstone North?

      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 Waterloo and South Bank or Wealdstone North on a crime map?

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

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