Whitechapel vs Woodberry Down

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Whitechapel Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Woodberry Down Metropolitan Police Service

      Whitechapel vs Woodberry Down Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Whitechapel
      Metropolitan Police Service
      25,917 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      36.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Woodberry Down
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,022 crimes / 12m
      ↓4% trend
      36% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Whitechapel
      B Woodberry Down
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      25,917
      15,022
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      26,424
      15,644
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.9%
      ↓4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.2%
      36%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Whitechapel
      B Woodberry Down
      Violent Crime
      5,279 ↑3%
      3,355 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,758 ↓8%
      3,454 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      3,428 ↓2%
      1,084 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      792 ↓26%
      771 ↓14%
      Burglary
      1,303 ↑9%
      585 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      854 ↓10%
      638 ↑2%
      Drugs
      1,326 ↑24%
      823 ↑7%
      Public Order
      1,527 ↑2%
      853 ↑3%
      Robbery
      705 ↓4%
      700 ↑3%
      Shoplifting
      2,500 ↑19%
      596 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      2,401 ↓16%
      1,681 ↓22%
      Bicycle Theft
      705 ↓8%
      247 ↓16%
      Possession of Weapons
      151 ↑21%
      106 ↑56%
      Other Crime
      188 ↓9%
      129 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      B Woodberry Down is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Whitechapel safer than Woodberry Down?

      Whitechapel has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 25,917 crimes in the last 12 months. Woodberry Down has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 15,022 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Whitechapel vs Woodberry Down?

      Whitechapel shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Woodberry Down shows -4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Whitechapel and Woodberry Down?

      In Whitechapel, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (5,279 incidents). In Woodberry Down, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,454 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Whitechapel and Woodberry Down?

      Whitechapel recorded 4,758 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woodberry Down recorded 3,454. 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 Whitechapel vs Woodberry Down?

      Violent crime in Whitechapel totalled 5,279 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,355 in Woodberry Down. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Whitechapel and Woodberry Down in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Whitechapel recorded 26,424 crimes (now 25,917, a change of -1.9%). Woodberry Down recorded 15,644 crimes previously (now 15,022, -4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Whitechapel and Woodberry Down?

      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. Whitechapel has a resolution rate of 36.2% and Woodberry Down has 36%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Whitechapel and Woodberry Down?

      Whitechapel falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Woodberry Down 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 Whitechapel and Woodberry Down?

      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 Whitechapel or Woodberry Down on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Whitechapel and Woodberry Down. 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.