Welsh Harp vs West Green

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Welsh Harp Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      West Green Metropolitan Police Service

      Welsh Harp vs West Green Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Welsh Harp
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,301 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.9% trend
      24.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      West Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,004 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      30.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Welsh Harp
      B West Green
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,301
      16,004
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,866
      16,117
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.9%
      ↓0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.6%
      30.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Welsh Harp
      B West Green
      Violent Crime
      1,379 ↑9%
      3,831 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,181 ↑11%
      3,648 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      371 ↑5%
      1,060 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      387 ↓13%
      1,184 ↓6%
      Burglary
      261 ↑4%
      446 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      245 ↑20%
      687 ↓9%
      Drugs
      446 ↑57%
      831 ↑27%
      Public Order
      278 ↑2%
      736 ↓5%
      Robbery
      157 ↑25%
      633 ↑7%
      Shoplifting
      229 ↓16%
      1,588 ↑18%
      Theft from Person
      257 ↑16%
      1,010 ↓23%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↓11%
      115 ↑1%
      Possession of Weapons
      30 ↑3%
      107 ↑62%
      Other Crime
      63 ↑19%
      128 ↓18%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Green is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Welsh Harp safer than West Green?

      Welsh Harp has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,301 crimes in the last 12 months. West Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 16,004 crimes. West Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Welsh Harp vs West Green?

      Welsh Harp shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Green shows -0.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Welsh Harp and West Green?

      In Welsh Harp, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,379 incidents). In West Green, it is Violent Crime (3,831 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Welsh Harp and West Green?

      Welsh Harp recorded 1,181 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Green recorded 3,648. 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 Welsh Harp vs West Green?

      Violent crime in Welsh Harp totalled 1,379 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,831 in West Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Welsh Harp and West Green in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Welsh Harp recorded 4,866 crimes (now 5,301, a change of +8.9%). West Green recorded 16,117 crimes previously (now 16,004, -0.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Welsh Harp and West Green?

      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. Welsh Harp has a resolution rate of 24.6% and West Green has 30.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Welsh Harp and West Green?

      Welsh Harp falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Green 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 Welsh Harp and West Green?

      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 Welsh Harp or West Green on a crime map?

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

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