Is Oval Safe?
Crime statistics for Oval. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 47,095 total crimes recorded in Oval
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Oval — last 36 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oval safe?
Oval has a CrimeRadar safety score of 8/100, rated High Crime. 16,457 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Oval has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.
How many crimes were recorded in Oval in the last 12 months?
16,457 crimes were recorded in Oval in the last 12 months. This is an increase of 2.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (15,998 crimes).
What is the most common crime in Oval?
The most common crime in Oval is Anti-Social Behaviour, with 10,679 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 64.9% of all reported crimes in the area.
Is crime in Oval increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Oval is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 2.9% compared to the same period the previous year. This is something residents and prospective buyers should be aware of.
What is the safety score for Oval?
Oval has a safety score of 8 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Oval compare to the Metropolitan Police Service average?
Oval has a safety score of 8/100, while the Metropolitan Police Service force area average is 9/100. Oval is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Oval?
61.2% of crimes in Oval resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.
How much violent crime is there in Oval?
10,668 violent crimes were recorded in Oval in the last 12 months, representing 64.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 10,679 incidents.
When was the crime data for Oval last updated?
The crime data for Oval was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Oval with other areas?
You can compare Oval with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.