Wembley Hill vs Willesden Green

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
      Willesden Green Metropolitan Police Service

      Wembley Hill vs Willesden Green 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
      Willesden Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      9,575 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.6% trend
      25.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Wembley Hill
      B Willesden Green
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      10,291
      9,575
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      9,785
      9,637
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.2%
      ↓0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.7%
      25.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wembley Hill
      B Willesden Green
      Violent Crime
      2,621 ↑9%
      2,491 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,956 ↑0%
      2,661 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      809 ↓12%
      679 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      414 ↓23%
      767 ↓25%
      Burglary
      262 ↓5%
      366 ↓26%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      408 ↑6%
      450 ↓7%
      Drugs
      886 ↑85%
      564 ↑22%
      Public Order
      633 ↑13%
      517 ↓4%
      Robbery
      365 ↑47%
      256 ↓18%
      Shoplifting
      771 ↑11%
      270 ↓21%
      Theft from Person
      973 ↓16%
      311 ↑2%
      Bicycle Theft
      38 ↓39%
      59 ↓12%
      Possession of Weapons
      61 ↑118%
      71 ↑51%
      Other Crime
      94 ↑16%
      113 ↑28%
      Overall Verdict
      B Willesden Green 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 Willesden Green?

      Wembley Hill has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,291 crimes in the last 12 months. Willesden Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 9,575 crimes. Willesden Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Wembley Hill vs Willesden Green?

      Wembley Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Willesden Green shows -0.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Wembley Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,621 incidents). In Willesden Green, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,661 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Wembley Hill recorded 1,956 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Willesden Green recorded 2,661. 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 Willesden Green?

      Violent crime in Wembley Hill totalled 2,621 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,491 in Willesden Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Wembley Hill and Willesden Green 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%). Willesden Green recorded 9,637 crimes previously (now 9,575, -0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wembley Hill and Willesden 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. Wembley Hill has a resolution rate of 29.7% and Willesden Green has 25.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wembley Hill and Willesden Green?

      Wembley Hill falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Willesden 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 Wembley Hill and Willesden 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 Wembley Hill or Willesden Green on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Wembley Hill and Willesden Green. 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.