Dalgarno vs Petts Wood and Knoll

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Dalgarno Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Petts Wood and Knoll Metropolitan Police Service

      Dalgarno vs Petts Wood and Knoll Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Dalgarno
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,976 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.5% trend
      34.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Petts Wood and Knoll
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,003 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.7% trend
      32.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dalgarno
      B Petts Wood and Knoll
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      14,976
      2,003
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      13,934
      2,147
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.5%
      ↓6.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.4%
      32.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dalgarno
      B Petts Wood and Knoll
      Violent Crime
      3,617 ↑9%
      420 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,061 ↓4%
      384 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      1,088 ↓5%
      106 ↓27%
      Vehicle Crime
      851 ↑4%
      252 ↓3%
      Burglary
      551 ↓17%
      92 ↓23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      612 ↓9%
      141 ↑0%
      Drugs
      1,121 ↑49%
      58 ↓5%
      Public Order
      765 ↑7%
      129 ↑9%
      Robbery
      362 ↓14%
      49 ↑29%
      Shoplifting
      1,893 ↑86%
      291 ↑3%
      Theft from Person
      656 ↓18%
      36 ↓37%
      Bicycle Theft
      156 ↓22%
      11 ↑10%
      Possession of Weapons
      113 ↑26%
      9 ↑13%
      Other Crime
      130 ↑3%
      25 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      B Petts Wood and Knoll is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dalgarno safer than Petts Wood and Knoll?

      Dalgarno has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,976 crimes in the last 12 months. Petts Wood and Knoll has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 2,003 crimes. Petts Wood and Knoll scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dalgarno vs Petts Wood and Knoll?

      Dalgarno shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Petts Wood and Knoll shows -6.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dalgarno and Petts Wood and Knoll?

      In Dalgarno, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,617 incidents). In Petts Wood and Knoll, it is Violent Crime (420 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dalgarno and Petts Wood and Knoll?

      Dalgarno recorded 3,061 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Petts Wood and Knoll recorded 384. 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 Dalgarno vs Petts Wood and Knoll?

      Violent crime in Dalgarno totalled 3,617 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 420 in Petts Wood and Knoll. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dalgarno and Petts Wood and Knoll in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dalgarno recorded 13,934 crimes (now 14,976, a change of +7.5%). Petts Wood and Knoll recorded 2,147 crimes previously (now 2,003, -6.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dalgarno and Petts Wood and Knoll?

      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. Dalgarno has a resolution rate of 34.4% and Petts Wood and Knoll has 32.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dalgarno and Petts Wood and Knoll?

      Dalgarno falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Petts Wood and Knoll 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 Dalgarno and Petts Wood and Knoll?

      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 Dalgarno or Petts Wood and Knoll on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dalgarno and Petts Wood and Knoll. 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.