Woolwich Arsenal vs Yeading

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Woolwich Arsenal Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Yeading Metropolitan Police Service

      Woolwich Arsenal vs Yeading Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Woolwich Arsenal
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,993 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.1% trend
      28.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Yeading
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,881 crimes / 12m
      ↑16% trend
      31.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Woolwich Arsenal
      B Yeading
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      8,993
      6,881
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,810
      5,931
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.1%
      ↑16%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.3%
      31.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Woolwich Arsenal
      B Yeading
      Violent Crime
      2,814 ↑6%
      1,771 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,771 ↓6%
      1,474 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      697 ↓4%
      349 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      540 ↓1%
      721 ↑27%
      Burglary
      352 ↑13%
      237 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      490 ↓1%
      345 ↑7%
      Drugs
      533 ↓3%
      399 ↑133%
      Public Order
      585 ↑8%
      322 ↑4%
      Robbery
      259 ↑4%
      168 ↓5%
      Shoplifting
      445 ↑24%
      697 ↑72%
      Theft from Person
      263 ↑15%
      245 ↑30%
      Bicycle Theft
      46 ↓27%
      62 ↑24%
      Possession of Weapons
      73 ↑9%
      31 ↑29%
      Other Crime
      125 ↑5%
      60 ↓28%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Woolwich Arsenal safer than Yeading?

      Woolwich Arsenal has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,993 crimes in the last 12 months. Yeading has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 6,881 crimes. Woolwich Arsenal scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Woolwich Arsenal vs Yeading?

      Woolwich Arsenal shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Yeading shows +16% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Woolwich Arsenal and Yeading?

      In Woolwich Arsenal, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,814 incidents). In Yeading, it is Violent Crime (1,771 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Woolwich Arsenal and Yeading?

      Woolwich Arsenal recorded 1,771 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Yeading recorded 1,474. 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 Woolwich Arsenal vs Yeading?

      Violent crime in Woolwich Arsenal totalled 2,814 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,771 in Yeading. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Woolwich Arsenal and Yeading in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Woolwich Arsenal recorded 8,810 crimes (now 8,993, a change of +2.1%). Yeading recorded 5,931 crimes previously (now 6,881, +16%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Woolwich Arsenal and Yeading?

      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. Woolwich Arsenal has a resolution rate of 28.3% and Yeading has 31.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Woolwich Arsenal and Yeading?

      Woolwich Arsenal falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Yeading 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 Woolwich Arsenal and Yeading?

      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 Woolwich Arsenal or Yeading on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Woolwich Arsenal and Yeading. 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.