Clayhall vs Dalston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Clayhall Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Dalston Metropolitan Police Service

      Clayhall vs Dalston Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Clayhall
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,715 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.8% trend
      28.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Dalston
      Metropolitan Police Service
      20,444 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.7% trend
      37.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clayhall
      B Dalston
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,715
      20,444
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,479
      19,905
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.8%
      ↑2.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.4%
      37.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clayhall
      B Dalston
      Violent Crime
      1,074 ↑12%
      4,545 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      762 ↓2%
      4,345 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      272 ↓7%
      1,573 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      419 ↓13%
      1,117 ↓20%
      Burglary
      147 ↓27%
      1,047 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      191 ↑11%
      873 ↑8%
      Drugs
      147 ↑47%
      1,088 ↑41%
      Public Order
      174 ↑18%
      1,121 ↑3%
      Robbery
      113 ↑49%
      718 ↓12%
      Shoplifting
      253 ↑148%
      1,250 ↑26%
      Theft from Person
      82 ↓6%
      1,780 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↑23%
      688 ↓22%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑54%
      129 ↑28%
      Other Crime
      45 ↓22%
      170 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dalston is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clayhall safer than Dalston?

      Clayhall has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,715 crimes in the last 12 months. Dalston has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 20,444 crimes. Dalston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clayhall vs Dalston?

      Clayhall shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Dalston shows +2.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Clayhall and Dalston?

      In Clayhall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,074 incidents). In Dalston, it is Violent Crime (4,545 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Clayhall and Dalston?

      Clayhall recorded 762 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dalston recorded 4,345. 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 Clayhall vs Dalston?

      Violent crime in Clayhall totalled 1,074 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,545 in Dalston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Clayhall and Dalston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clayhall recorded 3,479 crimes (now 3,715, a change of +6.8%). Dalston recorded 19,905 crimes previously (now 20,444, +2.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clayhall and Dalston?

      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. Clayhall has a resolution rate of 28.4% and Dalston has 37.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clayhall and Dalston?

      Clayhall falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Dalston 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 Clayhall and Dalston?

      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 Clayhall or Dalston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Clayhall and Dalston. 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.