Brimsdown vs Dulwich Wood

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Brimsdown Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Dulwich Wood Metropolitan Police Service

      Brimsdown vs Dulwich Wood Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Brimsdown
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,941 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.1% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Dulwich Wood
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,876 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.4% trend
      31.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brimsdown
      B Dulwich Wood
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,941
      3,876
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,287
      3,932
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.1%
      ↓1.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.1%
      31.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brimsdown
      B Dulwich Wood
      Violent Crime
      1,120 ↓7%
      1,071 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      943 ↑4%
      895 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      250 ↓8%
      313 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      391 ↓20%
      422 ↓24%
      Burglary
      216 ↓6%
      236 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      238 ↓14%
      224 ↑4%
      Drugs
      185 ↑33%
      167 ↓16%
      Public Order
      162 ↓17%
      203 ↓4%
      Robbery
      94 ↓7%
      101 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      107 ↓61%
      46 ↓2%
      Theft from Person
      144 ↑41%
      86 ↓5%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↓42%
      40 ↓2%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↓8%
      27 ↑125%
      Other Crime
      58 ↑5%
      45 ↑7%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brimsdown safer than Dulwich Wood?

      Brimsdown has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,941 crimes in the last 12 months. Dulwich Wood has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,876 crimes. Brimsdown scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brimsdown vs Dulwich Wood?

      Brimsdown shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Dulwich Wood shows -1.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brimsdown and Dulwich Wood?

      In Brimsdown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,120 incidents). In Dulwich Wood, it is Violent Crime (1,071 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brimsdown and Dulwich Wood?

      Brimsdown recorded 943 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dulwich Wood recorded 895. 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 Brimsdown vs Dulwich Wood?

      Violent crime in Brimsdown totalled 1,120 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,071 in Dulwich Wood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brimsdown and Dulwich Wood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brimsdown recorded 4,287 crimes (now 3,941, a change of -8.1%). Dulwich Wood recorded 3,932 crimes previously (now 3,876, -1.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brimsdown and Dulwich Wood?

      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. Brimsdown has a resolution rate of 23.1% and Dulwich Wood has 31.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brimsdown and Dulwich Wood?

      Brimsdown falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Dulwich Wood 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 Brimsdown and Dulwich Wood?

      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 Brimsdown or Dulwich Wood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brimsdown and Dulwich Wood. 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.