Dalston vs Oval

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

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

      Dalston vs Oval Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Dalston
      Metropolitan Police Service
      20,444 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.7% trend
      37.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Oval
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,457 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      32.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dalston
      B Oval
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      20,444
      16,457
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      19,905
      15,998
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.7%
      ↑2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.3%
      32.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dalston
      B Oval
      Violent Crime
      4,545 ↑10%
      3,697 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,345 ↑7%
      3,779 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      1,573 ↓9%
      1,342 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,117 ↓20%
      579 ↓13%
      Burglary
      1,047 ↑3%
      680 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      873 ↑8%
      724 ↑0%
      Drugs
      1,088 ↑41%
      640 ↑28%
      Public Order
      1,121 ↑3%
      689 ↓9%
      Robbery
      718 ↓12%
      687 ↓15%
      Shoplifting
      1,250 ↑26%
      774 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      1,780 ↓8%
      2,256 ↑22%
      Bicycle Theft
      688 ↓22%
      366 ↑1%
      Possession of Weapons
      129 ↑28%
      89 ↑51%
      Other Crime
      170 ↑5%
      155 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dalston is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dalston safer than Oval?

      Dalston has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 20,444 crimes in the last 12 months. Oval has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 16,457 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dalston vs Oval?

      Dalston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Oval shows +2.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Dalston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,545 incidents). In Oval, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,779 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Dalston recorded 4,345 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oval recorded 3,779. 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 Dalston vs Oval?

      Violent crime in Dalston totalled 4,545 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,697 in Oval. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dalston recorded 19,905 crimes (now 20,444, a change of +2.7%). Oval recorded 15,998 crimes previously (now 16,457, +2.9%).

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

      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. Dalston has a resolution rate of 37.3% and Oval has 32.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dalston and Oval?

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

      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 Dalston or Oval on a crime map?

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