Churchfields vs Dulwich Wood

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Churchfields Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Dulwich Wood Metropolitan Police Service

      Churchfields vs Dulwich Wood Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Churchfields
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,081 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.2% trend
      34.2% 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 Churchfields
      B Dulwich Wood
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,081
      3,876
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,430
      3,932
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.2%
      ↓1.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.2%
      31.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Churchfields
      B Dulwich Wood
      Violent Crime
      720 ↑2%
      1,071 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      579 ↓4%
      895 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      270 ↓10%
      313 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      399 ↓24%
      422 ↓24%
      Burglary
      188 ↓13%
      236 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      133 ↓25%
      224 ↑4%
      Drugs
      122 ↓20%
      167 ↓16%
      Public Order
      150 ↓5%
      203 ↓4%
      Robbery
      114 ↑19%
      101 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      274 ↓18%
      46 ↓2%
      Theft from Person
      65 ↓23%
      86 ↓5%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↓41%
      40 ↓2%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑23%
      27 ↑125%
      Other Crime
      38 ↓12%
      45 ↑7%
      Overall Verdict
      A Churchfields 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 Churchfields safer than Dulwich Wood?

      Churchfields has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,081 crimes in the last 12 months. Dulwich Wood has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,876 crimes. Churchfields scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Churchfields vs Dulwich Wood?

      Churchfields shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.2% — 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 Churchfields and Dulwich Wood?

      In Churchfields, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (720 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 Churchfields and Dulwich Wood?

      Churchfields recorded 579 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 Churchfields vs Dulwich Wood?

      Violent crime in Churchfields totalled 720 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 Churchfields and Dulwich Wood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Churchfields recorded 3,430 crimes (now 3,081, a change of -10.2%). Dulwich Wood recorded 3,932 crimes previously (now 3,876, -1.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Churchfields 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. Churchfields has a resolution rate of 34.2% and Dulwich Wood has 31.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Churchfields and Dulwich Wood?

      Churchfields 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 Churchfields 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 Churchfields or Dulwich Wood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Churchfields 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.