How are crime safety scores calculated?

Safety scores are calculated using official crime data from data.police.uk. Scores range from 0-100, where 100 is the safest. The score considers total crime volume, crime types, and population density.

Where does the crime data come from?

All crime data on CrimeSafe UK comes from the official UK Police API (data.police.uk), which is updated monthly by all 44 police forces in England and Wales.

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Upper Walthamstow vs Wood Street

Q: Is Upper Walthamstow or Wood Street safer?

Based on the latest crime data from July 2026, Wood Street and Upper Walthamstow have been compared using official police statistics. Check the safety scores above to see which area has lower crime rates.

London crime comparison • July 2026

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Upper Walthamstow

Score 18/100

Upper Walthamstow

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Comparison Summary

When comparing Upper Walthamstow and Wood Street, Upper Walthamstow is safer than Wood Street. Upper Walthamstow has a safety score of 18/100, which is considered high risk for London. Wood Street scores 8/100, rated as high risk.

The 10-point difference indicates Upper Walthamstow has noticeably lower crime rates. These scores are based on official Metropolitan Police crime data from July 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is safer, Upper Walthamstow or Wood Street?

Upper Walthamstow is safer with a score of 18/100 compared to Wood Street's 8/100.

Is Upper Walthamstow a safe place to live?

Upper Walthamstow has a safety score of 18/100, which is high risk compared to other London neighbourhoods. Extra caution is advised in this area.

How are these safety scores calculated?

Safety scores are based on official crime data from the Metropolitan Police. Each neighbourhood is ranked against all other UK neighbourhoods, with 100 being the safest and 0 the least safe. Scores account for violent crime, property crime, and anti-social behaviour.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Upper Walthamstow or Wood Street safer?

Compare the safety scores above to see which area has lower crime rates based on official July 2026 data from data.police.uk.

How are safety scores calculated?

Scores range from 0-100 (100 = safest) and consider total crime volume, crime types, and area demographics using official UK police data.

How often is the data updated?

Crime data is updated monthly from the UK Police API. Our latest data covers July 2026.

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