Staines Town vs Woodhatch

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Staines Town Surrey Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Woodhatch Surrey Police

      Staines Town vs Woodhatch Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Staines Town
      Surrey Police
      1,947 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      25.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      28/100
      Below Average
      Woodhatch
      Surrey Police
      615 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.1% trend
      34.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Staines Town
      B Woodhatch
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,947
      615
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,007
      628
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3%
      ↓2.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.2%
      34.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Staines Town
      B Woodhatch
      Violent Crime
      547 ↑2%
      266 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      342 ↑5%
      88 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      123 ↓14%
      49 ↑48%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓50%
      23 ↓21%
      Burglary
      28 ↓22%
      19 ↑27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      135 ↓13%
      49 ↑11%
      Drugs
      67 ↑0%
      19 ↑46%
      Public Order
      279 ↑9%
      66 ↑50%
      Robbery
      21 ↑110%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      276 ↓13%
      13 ↓54%
      Theft from Person
      29 ↓17%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↓4%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑6%
      7 ↑17%
      Other Crime
      36 ↑6%
      14 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Woodhatch is the safer choice — scoring 28/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Staines Town safer than Woodhatch?

      Staines Town has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,947 crimes in the last 12 months. Woodhatch has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 615 crimes. Woodhatch scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Staines Town vs Woodhatch?

      Staines Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Woodhatch shows -2.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Staines Town and Woodhatch?

      In Staines Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (547 incidents). In Woodhatch, it is Violent Crime (266 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Staines Town and Woodhatch?

      Staines Town recorded 342 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woodhatch recorded 88. 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 Staines Town vs Woodhatch?

      Violent crime in Staines Town totalled 547 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 266 in Woodhatch. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Staines Town and Woodhatch in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Staines Town recorded 2,007 crimes (now 1,947, a change of -3%). Woodhatch recorded 628 crimes previously (now 615, -2.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Staines Town and Woodhatch?

      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. Staines Town has a resolution rate of 25.2% and Woodhatch has 34.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Staines Town and Woodhatch?

      Staines Town falls within the Surrey Police boundary. Woodhatch is covered by Surrey Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Staines Town and Woodhatch?

      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 Staines Town or Woodhatch on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Staines Town and Woodhatch. 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.