Wembley Hill vs Whalebone

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Wembley Hill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Whalebone Metropolitan Police Service

      Wembley Hill vs Whalebone Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Wembley Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,291 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.2% trend
      29.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Whalebone
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,498 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      26.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Wembley Hill
      B Whalebone
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      10,291
      5,498
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      9,785
      5,710
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.2%
      ↓3.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.7%
      26.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wembley Hill
      B Whalebone
      Violent Crime
      2,621 ↑9%
      1,866 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,956 ↑0%
      1,021 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      809 ↓12%
      287 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      414 ↓23%
      533 ↓2%
      Burglary
      262 ↓5%
      216 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      408 ↑6%
      353 ↑4%
      Drugs
      886 ↑85%
      250 ↑54%
      Public Order
      633 ↑13%
      277 ↓13%
      Robbery
      365 ↑47%
      202 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      771 ↑11%
      258 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      973 ↓16%
      98 ↓9%
      Bicycle Theft
      38 ↓39%
      31 ↓3%
      Possession of Weapons
      61 ↑118%
      28 ↑22%
      Other Crime
      94 ↑16%
      78 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whalebone is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wembley Hill safer than Whalebone?

      Wembley Hill has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,291 crimes in the last 12 months. Whalebone has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 5,498 crimes. Whalebone scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Wembley Hill vs Whalebone?

      Wembley Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whalebone shows -3.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Wembley Hill and Whalebone?

      In Wembley Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,621 incidents). In Whalebone, it is Violent Crime (1,866 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Wembley Hill and Whalebone?

      Wembley Hill recorded 1,956 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whalebone recorded 1,021. 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 Wembley Hill vs Whalebone?

      Violent crime in Wembley Hill totalled 2,621 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,866 in Whalebone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Wembley Hill and Whalebone in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wembley Hill recorded 9,785 crimes (now 10,291, a change of +5.2%). Whalebone recorded 5,710 crimes previously (now 5,498, -3.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wembley Hill and Whalebone?

      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. Wembley Hill has a resolution rate of 29.7% and Whalebone has 26.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wembley Hill and Whalebone?

      Wembley Hill falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Whalebone 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 Wembley Hill and Whalebone?

      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 Wembley Hill or Whalebone on a crime map?

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

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