Wealdstone South vs Welsh Harp

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Wealdstone South Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Welsh Harp Metropolitan Police Service

      Wealdstone South vs Welsh Harp Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Wealdstone South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,449 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.4% trend
      26.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Welsh Harp
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,301 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.9% trend
      24.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Wealdstone South
      B Welsh Harp
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,449
      5,301
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,358
      4,866
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.4%
      ↑8.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.4%
      24.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wealdstone South
      B Welsh Harp
      Violent Crime
      1,606 ↑2%
      1,379 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,592 ↓4%
      1,181 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      460 ↑4%
      371 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      535 ↓15%
      387 ↓13%
      Burglary
      270 ↓9%
      261 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      311 ↑15%
      245 ↑20%
      Drugs
      353 ↑41%
      446 ↑57%
      Public Order
      324 ↑2%
      278 ↑2%
      Robbery
      138 ↓9%
      157 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      424 ↑30%
      229 ↓16%
      Theft from Person
      302 ↑0%
      257 ↑16%
      Bicycle Theft
      39 ↓35%
      17 ↓11%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑63%
      30 ↑3%
      Other Crime
      69 ↓1%
      63 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      A Wealdstone South is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wealdstone South safer than Welsh Harp?

      Wealdstone South has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,449 crimes in the last 12 months. Welsh Harp has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 5,301 crimes. Wealdstone South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Wealdstone South vs Welsh Harp?

      Wealdstone South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Welsh Harp shows +8.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Wealdstone South and Welsh Harp?

      In Wealdstone South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,606 incidents). In Welsh Harp, it is Violent Crime (1,379 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Wealdstone South and Welsh Harp?

      Wealdstone South recorded 1,592 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Welsh Harp recorded 1,181. 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 Wealdstone South vs Welsh Harp?

      Violent crime in Wealdstone South totalled 1,606 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,379 in Welsh Harp. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Wealdstone South and Welsh Harp in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wealdstone South recorded 6,358 crimes (now 6,449, a change of +1.4%). Welsh Harp recorded 4,866 crimes previously (now 5,301, +8.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wealdstone South and Welsh Harp?

      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. Wealdstone South has a resolution rate of 26.4% and Welsh Harp has 24.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wealdstone South and Welsh Harp?

      Wealdstone South falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Welsh Harp 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 Wealdstone South and Welsh Harp?

      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 Wealdstone South or Welsh Harp on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Wealdstone South and Welsh Harp. 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.