Dalston vs Southfields
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Dalston vs Southfields Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
Safest Nearby Neighbourhoods
Check Also
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dalston safer than Southfields?
Dalston has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 20,444 crimes in the last 12 months. Southfields has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 6,211 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Dalston vs Southfields?
Dalston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Southfields shows +4.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Dalston and Southfields?
In Dalston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,545 incidents). In Southfields, it is Violent Crime (1,567 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dalston and Southfields?
Dalston recorded 4,345 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southfields recorded 1,466. 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 Southfields?
Violent crime in Dalston totalled 4,545 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,567 in Southfields. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Dalston and Southfields 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%). Southfields recorded 5,947 crimes previously (now 6,211, +4.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dalston and Southfields?
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 Southfields has 37.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Dalston and Southfields?
Dalston falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Southfields 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 Southfields?
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 Southfields on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dalston and Southfields. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.