Dormers Wells vs Stanley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Dormers Wells Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Stanley Metropolitan Police Service

      Dormers Wells vs Stanley Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Dormers Wells
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,006 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.9% trend
      27.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Stanley
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,560 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.7% trend
      33.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dormers Wells
      B Stanley
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,006
      14,560
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,678
      15,283
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.9%
      ↓4.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.8%
      33.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dormers Wells
      B Stanley
      Violent Crime
      2,086 ↑11%
      2,814 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,664 ↓4%
      2,911 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      406 ↓19%
      1,814 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      514 ↓7%
      1,455 ↓18%
      Burglary
      209 ↓5%
      728 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      351 ↑33%
      577 ↓11%
      Drugs
      325 ↑71%
      473 ↑53%
      Public Order
      373 ↑5%
      738 ↑5%
      Robbery
      188 ↑12%
      358 ↑5%
      Shoplifting
      397 ↑19%
      1,203 ↓4%
      Theft from Person
      357 ↑3%
      1,088 ↓27%
      Bicycle Theft
      41 ↑14%
      258 ↓2%
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↑21%
      47 ↑7%
      Other Crime
      66 ↓14%
      96 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stanley is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dormers Wells safer than Stanley?

      Dormers Wells has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,006 crimes in the last 12 months. Stanley has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 14,560 crimes. Stanley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dormers Wells vs Stanley?

      Dormers Wells shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stanley shows -4.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dormers Wells and Stanley?

      In Dormers Wells, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,086 incidents). In Stanley, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,911 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dormers Wells and Stanley?

      Dormers Wells recorded 1,664 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stanley recorded 2,911. 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 Dormers Wells vs Stanley?

      Violent crime in Dormers Wells totalled 2,086 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,814 in Stanley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dormers Wells and Stanley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dormers Wells recorded 6,678 crimes (now 7,006, a change of +4.9%). Stanley recorded 15,283 crimes previously (now 14,560, -4.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dormers Wells and Stanley?

      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. Dormers Wells has a resolution rate of 27.8% and Stanley has 33.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dormers Wells and Stanley?

      Dormers Wells falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Stanley 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 Dormers Wells and Stanley?

      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 Dormers Wells or Stanley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dormers Wells and Stanley. 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.