Addiscombe East vs Dormers Wells

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Addiscombe East Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Dormers Wells Metropolitan Police Service

      Addiscombe East vs Dormers Wells Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Addiscombe East
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,924 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.5% trend
      22.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Dormers Wells
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,006 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.9% trend
      27.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Addiscombe East
      B Dormers Wells
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,924
      7,006
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,101
      6,678
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.5%
      ↑4.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.1%
      27.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Addiscombe East
      B Dormers Wells
      Violent Crime
      1,447 ↑10%
      2,086 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,139 ↓2%
      1,664 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      318 ↓3%
      406 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      398 ↓20%
      514 ↓7%
      Burglary
      217 ↓4%
      209 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      314 ↑3%
      351 ↑33%
      Drugs
      197 ↑18%
      325 ↑71%
      Public Order
      264 ↑19%
      373 ↑5%
      Robbery
      93 ↓18%
      188 ↑12%
      Shoplifting
      379 ↓37%
      397 ↑19%
      Theft from Person
      54 ↑2%
      357 ↑3%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↑0%
      41 ↑14%
      Possession of Weapons
      31 ↑19%
      29 ↑21%
      Other Crime
      56 ↓3%
      66 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Addiscombe East is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Addiscombe East safer than Dormers Wells?

      Addiscombe East has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,924 crimes in the last 12 months. Dormers Wells has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 7,006 crimes. Addiscombe East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Addiscombe East vs Dormers Wells?

      Addiscombe East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Dormers Wells shows +4.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Addiscombe East and Dormers Wells?

      In Addiscombe East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,447 incidents). In Dormers Wells, it is Violent Crime (2,086 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Addiscombe East and Dormers Wells?

      Addiscombe East recorded 1,139 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dormers Wells recorded 1,664. 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 Addiscombe East vs Dormers Wells?

      Violent crime in Addiscombe East totalled 1,447 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,086 in Dormers Wells. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Addiscombe East and Dormers Wells in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Addiscombe East recorded 5,101 crimes (now 4,924, a change of -3.5%). Dormers Wells recorded 6,678 crimes previously (now 7,006, +4.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Addiscombe East and Dormers Wells?

      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. Addiscombe East has a resolution rate of 22.1% and Dormers Wells has 27.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Addiscombe East and Dormers Wells?

      Addiscombe East falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Dormers Wells 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 Addiscombe East and Dormers Wells?

      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 Addiscombe East or Dormers Wells on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Addiscombe East and Dormers Wells. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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