Winchmore Hill vs Worcester Park South

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
      6/100
      Worcester Park South Metropolitan Police Service

      Winchmore Hill vs Worcester Park South 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
      6/100
      High Crime
      Worcester Park South
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,089 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.6% trend
      21.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Winchmore Hill
      B Worcester Park South
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,263
      2,089
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,956
      1,998
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.5%
      ↑4.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.9%
      21.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Winchmore Hill
      B Worcester Park South
      Violent Crime
      709 ↓2%
      612 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      677 ↓1%
      474 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      264 ↓5%
      126 ↓37%
      Vehicle Crime
      535 ↓13%
      186 ↓1%
      Burglary
      227 ↓22%
      113 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      162 ↓8%
      127 ↓16%
      Drugs
      102 ↑4%
      62 ↓3%
      Public Order
      110 ↓32%
      131 ↑27%
      Robbery
      64 ↓25%
      24 ↑14%
      Shoplifting
      256 ↓63%
      157 ↑112%
      Theft from Person
      99 ↓7%
      24 ↓11%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↓25%
      12 ↓45%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓8%
      11 ↓21%
      Other Crime
      34 ↑36%
      30 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Winchmore Hill is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Winchmore Hill safer than Worcester Park South?

      Winchmore Hill has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,263 crimes in the last 12 months. Worcester Park South has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 2,089 crimes. Winchmore Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Winchmore Hill vs Worcester Park South?

      Winchmore Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Worcester Park South shows +4.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Winchmore Hill and Worcester Park South?

      In Winchmore Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (709 incidents). In Worcester Park South, it is Violent Crime (612 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Winchmore Hill and Worcester Park South?

      Winchmore Hill recorded 677 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Worcester Park South recorded 474. 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 Worcester Park South?

      Violent crime in Winchmore Hill totalled 709 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 612 in Worcester Park South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Winchmore Hill and Worcester Park South 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%). Worcester Park South recorded 1,998 crimes previously (now 2,089, +4.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Winchmore Hill and Worcester Park South?

      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 Worcester Park South has 21.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Winchmore Hill and Worcester Park South?

      Winchmore Hill falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Worcester Park South 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 Worcester Park South?

      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 Worcester Park South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Winchmore Hill and Worcester Park South. 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.