West Twickenham vs Whalebone

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    West Twickenham Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Whalebone Metropolitan Police Service

      West Twickenham vs Whalebone Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      West Twickenham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,049 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.2% trend
      36.4% 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
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Twickenham
      B Whalebone
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,049
      5,498
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,251
      5,710
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.2%
      ↓3.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      26.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Twickenham
      B Whalebone
      Violent Crime
      784 ↓1%
      1,866 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      602 ↑1%
      1,021 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      203 ↓11%
      287 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      327 ↓12%
      533 ↓2%
      Burglary
      176 ↓3%
      216 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      216 ↓10%
      353 ↑4%
      Drugs
      88 ↓10%
      250 ↑54%
      Public Order
      171 ↓8%
      277 ↓13%
      Robbery
      35 ↓46%
      202 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      295 ↑2%
      258 ↓59%
      Theft from Person
      30 ↓35%
      98 ↓9%
      Bicycle Theft
      75 ↓29%
      31 ↓3%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑0%
      28 ↑22%
      Other Crime
      36 ↓22%
      78 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      A West Twickenham is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Twickenham safer than Whalebone?

      West Twickenham has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,049 crimes in the last 12 months. Whalebone has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 5,498 crimes. West Twickenham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Twickenham vs Whalebone?

      West Twickenham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.2% — meaning total crimes fell 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 West Twickenham and Whalebone?

      In West Twickenham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (784 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 West Twickenham and Whalebone?

      West Twickenham recorded 602 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 West Twickenham vs Whalebone?

      Violent crime in West Twickenham totalled 784 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 West Twickenham and Whalebone in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Twickenham recorded 3,251 crimes (now 3,049, a change of -6.2%). Whalebone recorded 5,710 crimes previously (now 5,498, -3.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Twickenham 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. West Twickenham has a resolution rate of 36.4% and Whalebone has 26.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Twickenham and Whalebone?

      West Twickenham 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 West Twickenham 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 West Twickenham or Whalebone on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both West Twickenham and Whalebone. 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.