Dollis Hill vs Sydenham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Dollis Hill Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Sydenham Metropolitan Police Service

      Dollis Hill vs Sydenham Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Dollis Hill
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,784 crimes / 12m
      ↑6% trend
      26.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Sydenham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,623 crimes / 12m
      ↑4% trend
      32.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dollis Hill
      B Sydenham
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,784
      6,623
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,346
      6,371
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6%
      ↑4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.6%
      32.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dollis Hill
      B Sydenham
      Violent Crime
      1,927 ↑10%
      1,659 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,175 ↑15%
      1,533 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      548 ↑11%
      430 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      640 ↓24%
      621 ↓20%
      Burglary
      281 ↓16%
      291 ↑1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      386 ↓8%
      405 ↑10%
      Drugs
      448 ↑38%
      286 ↑32%
      Public Order
      383 ↓1%
      386 ↑3%
      Robbery
      181 ↓5%
      159 ↑8%
      Shoplifting
      420 ↑14%
      532 ↑46%
      Theft from Person
      205 ↑16%
      170 ↑9%
      Bicycle Theft
      38 ↓17%
      41 ↓36%
      Possession of Weapons
      58 ↑53%
      33 ↓6%
      Other Crime
      94 ↑19%
      77 ↑18%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sydenham is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dollis Hill safer than Sydenham?

      Dollis Hill has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,784 crimes in the last 12 months. Sydenham has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 6,623 crimes. Sydenham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dollis Hill vs Sydenham?

      Dollis Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sydenham shows +4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dollis Hill and Sydenham?

      In Dollis Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,175 incidents). In Sydenham, it is Violent Crime (1,659 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dollis Hill and Sydenham?

      Dollis Hill recorded 2,175 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sydenham recorded 1,533. 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 Dollis Hill vs Sydenham?

      Violent crime in Dollis Hill totalled 1,927 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,659 in Sydenham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dollis Hill and Sydenham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dollis Hill recorded 7,346 crimes (now 7,784, a change of +6%). Sydenham recorded 6,371 crimes previously (now 6,623, +4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dollis Hill and Sydenham?

      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. Dollis Hill has a resolution rate of 26.6% and Sydenham has 32.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dollis Hill and Sydenham?

      Dollis Hill falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Sydenham 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 Dollis Hill and Sydenham?

      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 Dollis Hill or Sydenham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dollis Hill and Sydenham. 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.