Barkingside vs Dulwich Village

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Barkingside Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Dulwich Village Metropolitan Police Service

      Barkingside vs Dulwich Village Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Barkingside
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,129 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.2% trend
      34.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Dulwich Village
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,833 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.2% trend
      39.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barkingside
      B Dulwich Village
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,129
      4,833
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,020
      5,153
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.2%
      ↓6.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.5%
      39.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barkingside
      B Dulwich Village
      Violent Crime
      1,462 ↑9%
      1,059 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,202 ↑9%
      839 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      328 ↓13%
      396 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      455 ↓19%
      565 ↓37%
      Burglary
      155 ↓43%
      270 ↑1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      262 ↑15%
      245 ↓7%
      Drugs
      131 ↓2%
      122 ↓38%
      Public Order
      231 ↑13%
      187 ↓9%
      Robbery
      143 ↑14%
      173 ↓41%
      Shoplifting
      516 ↑25%
      265 ↑56%
      Theft from Person
      132 ↓6%
      455 ↑25%
      Bicycle Theft
      25 ↓22%
      183 ↑23%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑41%
      22 ↑38%
      Other Crime
      63 ↓18%
      52 ↑44%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dulwich Village is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barkingside safer than Dulwich Village?

      Barkingside has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,129 crimes in the last 12 months. Dulwich Village has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 4,833 crimes. Dulwich Village scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barkingside vs Dulwich Village?

      Barkingside shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Dulwich Village shows -6.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barkingside and Dulwich Village?

      In Barkingside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,462 incidents). In Dulwich Village, it is Violent Crime (1,059 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barkingside and Dulwich Village?

      Barkingside recorded 1,202 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dulwich Village recorded 839. 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 Barkingside vs Dulwich Village?

      Violent crime in Barkingside totalled 1,462 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,059 in Dulwich Village. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barkingside and Dulwich Village in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barkingside recorded 5,020 crimes (now 5,129, a change of +2.2%). Dulwich Village recorded 5,153 crimes previously (now 4,833, -6.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barkingside and Dulwich Village?

      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. Barkingside has a resolution rate of 34.5% and Dulwich Village has 39.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barkingside and Dulwich Village?

      Barkingside falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Dulwich Village 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 Barkingside and Dulwich Village?

      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 Barkingside or Dulwich Village on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barkingside and Dulwich Village. 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.