Colville vs Dulwich Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Colville Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Dulwich Hill Metropolitan Police Service

      Colville vs Dulwich Hill Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Colville
      Metropolitan Police Service
      23,307 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.9% trend
      35.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Dulwich Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,899 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.9% trend
      39.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Colville
      B Dulwich Hill
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      23,307
      4,899
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      22,224
      4,714
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.9%
      ↑3.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.3%
      39.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Colville
      B Dulwich Hill
      Violent Crime
      4,653 ↑4%
      1,140 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,784 ↑1%
      956 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      2,077 ↓6%
      355 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,263 ↑14%
      554 ↓16%
      Burglary
      1,127 ↓6%
      274 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      887 ↓6%
      248 ↑19%
      Drugs
      1,481 ↑49%
      107 ↓20%
      Public Order
      1,128 ↑5%
      213 ↓9%
      Robbery
      561 ↓14%
      142 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      3,391 ↑38%
      451 ↑41%
      Theft from Person
      1,310 ↓23%
      268 ↑1%
      Bicycle Theft
      322 ↓15%
      125 ↓5%
      Possession of Weapons
      158 ↑9%
      19 ↑12%
      Other Crime
      165 ↓4%
      47 ↑42%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dulwich Hill is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Colville safer than Dulwich Hill?

      Colville has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 23,307 crimes in the last 12 months. Dulwich Hill has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 4,899 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Colville vs Dulwich Hill?

      Colville shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Dulwich Hill shows +3.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Colville and Dulwich Hill?

      In Colville, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (4,784 incidents). In Dulwich Hill, it is Violent Crime (1,140 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Colville and Dulwich Hill?

      Colville recorded 4,784 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dulwich Hill recorded 956. 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 Colville vs Dulwich Hill?

      Violent crime in Colville totalled 4,653 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,140 in Dulwich Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Colville and Dulwich Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Colville recorded 22,224 crimes (now 23,307, a change of +4.9%). Dulwich Hill recorded 4,714 crimes previously (now 4,899, +3.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Colville and Dulwich Hill?

      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. Colville has a resolution rate of 35.3% and Dulwich Hill has 39.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Colville and Dulwich Hill?

      Colville falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Dulwich Hill 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 Colville and Dulwich Hill?

      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 Colville or Dulwich Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Colville and Dulwich Hill. 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.