West Ham vs White City

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    West Ham Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      White City Metropolitan Police Service

      West Ham vs White City Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Ham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      17,205 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.5% trend
      28.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      White City
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,870 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.6% trend
      30.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Ham
      B White City
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      17,205
      15,870
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      16,616
      16,124
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.5%
      ↓1.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.9%
      30.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Ham
      B White City
      Violent Crime
      3,609 ↑11%
      3,748 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,513 ↑10%
      3,381 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      1,491 ↓17%
      1,208 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,126 ↑8%
      930 ↓8%
      Burglary
      501 ↓17%
      582 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      601 ↑17%
      667 ↓8%
      Drugs
      872 ↑32%
      790 ↑22%
      Public Order
      706 ↓3%
      861 ↓5%
      Robbery
      549 ↓4%
      367 ↓6%
      Shoplifting
      1,850 ↑7%
      2,315 ↑48%
      Theft from Person
      1,935 ↓6%
      550 ↓37%
      Bicycle Theft
      206 ↓5%
      225 ↓42%
      Possession of Weapons
      96 ↑16%
      99 ↑43%
      Other Crime
      150 ↓6%
      147 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      B White City is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Ham safer than White City?

      West Ham has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 17,205 crimes in the last 12 months. White City has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 15,870 crimes. White City scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Ham vs White City?

      West Ham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. White City shows -1.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in West Ham and White City?

      In West Ham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,609 incidents). In White City, it is Violent Crime (3,748 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between West Ham and White City?

      West Ham recorded 3,513 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while White City recorded 3,381. 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 West Ham vs White City?

      Violent crime in West Ham totalled 3,609 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,748 in White City. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in West Ham and White City in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Ham recorded 16,616 crimes (now 17,205, a change of +3.5%). White City recorded 16,124 crimes previously (now 15,870, -1.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Ham and White City?

      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. West Ham has a resolution rate of 28.9% and White City has 30.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Ham and White City?

      West Ham falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. White City 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 West Ham and White City?

      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 West Ham or White City on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both West Ham and White City. 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.