Winchmore Hill vs Wood Street

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Winchmore Hill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Wood Street Metropolitan Police Service

      Winchmore Hill vs Wood Street Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Winchmore Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,263 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.5% trend
      39.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Wood Street
      Metropolitan Police Service
      9,361 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.8% trend
      27.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Winchmore Hill
      B Wood Street
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,263
      9,361
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,956
      10,376
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.5%
      ↓9.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.9%
      27.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Winchmore Hill
      B Wood Street
      Violent Crime
      709 ↓2%
      2,142 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      677 ↓1%
      2,159 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      264 ↓5%
      728 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      535 ↓13%
      793 ↓34%
      Burglary
      227 ↓22%
      396 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      162 ↓8%
      494 ↓11%
      Drugs
      102 ↑4%
      595 ↑74%
      Public Order
      110 ↓32%
      522 ↑5%
      Robbery
      64 ↓25%
      284 ↓15%
      Shoplifting
      256 ↓63%
      290 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      99 ↓7%
      670 ↓22%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↓25%
      127 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓8%
      57 ↑16%
      Other Crime
      34 ↑36%
      104 ↑18%
      Overall Verdict
      A Winchmore Hill is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Winchmore Hill safer than Wood Street?

      Winchmore Hill has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,263 crimes in the last 12 months. Wood Street has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 9,361 crimes. Winchmore Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Winchmore Hill vs Wood Street?

      Winchmore Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wood Street shows -9.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Winchmore Hill and Wood Street?

      In Winchmore Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (709 incidents). In Wood Street, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,159 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Winchmore Hill and Wood Street?

      Winchmore Hill recorded 677 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wood Street recorded 2,159. 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 Winchmore Hill vs Wood Street?

      Violent crime in Winchmore Hill totalled 709 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,142 in Wood Street. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Winchmore Hill and Wood Street in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Winchmore Hill recorded 3,956 crimes (now 3,263, a change of -17.5%). Wood Street recorded 10,376 crimes previously (now 9,361, -9.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Winchmore Hill and Wood Street?

      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. Winchmore Hill has a resolution rate of 39.9% and Wood Street has 27.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Winchmore Hill and Wood Street?

      Winchmore Hill falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wood Street 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 Winchmore Hill and Wood Street?

      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 Winchmore Hill or Wood Street on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Winchmore Hill and Wood Street. 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.