Dalston vs Stamford Hill West

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
      9/100
      Stamford Hill West Metropolitan Police Service

      Dalston vs Stamford Hill West 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
      9/100
      High Crime
      Stamford Hill West
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,790 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.8% trend
      35.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dalston
      B Stamford Hill West
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      20,444
      12,790
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      19,905
      13,153
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.7%
      ↓2.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.3%
      35.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dalston
      B Stamford Hill West
      Violent Crime
      4,545 ↑10%
      3,016 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,345 ↑7%
      3,072 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      1,573 ↓9%
      853 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,117 ↓20%
      728 ↓11%
      Burglary
      1,047 ↑3%
      541 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      873 ↑8%
      595 ↑2%
      Drugs
      1,088 ↑41%
      626 ↑2%
      Public Order
      1,121 ↑3%
      721 ↑2%
      Robbery
      718 ↓12%
      542 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      1,250 ↑26%
      464 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      1,780 ↓8%
      1,203 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      688 ↓22%
      229 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      129 ↑28%
      88 ↑44%
      Other Crime
      170 ↑5%
      112 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stamford Hill West is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dalston safer than Stamford Hill West?

      Dalston has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 20,444 crimes in the last 12 months. Stamford Hill West has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 12,790 crimes. Stamford Hill West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dalston vs Stamford Hill West?

      Dalston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stamford Hill West shows -2.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dalston and Stamford Hill West?

      In Dalston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,545 incidents). In Stamford Hill West, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,072 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dalston and Stamford Hill West?

      Dalston recorded 4,345 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stamford Hill West recorded 3,072. 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 Stamford Hill West?

      Violent crime in Dalston totalled 4,545 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,016 in Stamford Hill West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dalston and Stamford Hill West 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%). Stamford Hill West recorded 13,153 crimes previously (now 12,790, -2.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dalston and Stamford Hill West?

      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 Stamford Hill West has 35.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dalston and Stamford Hill West?

      Dalston falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Stamford Hill West 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 Stamford Hill West?

      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 Stamford Hill West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dalston and Stamford Hill West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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