Dulwich Village vs Hackney Wick

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Dulwich Village Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Hackney Wick Metropolitan Police Service

      Dulwich Village vs Hackney Wick Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Dulwich Village
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,833 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.2% trend
      39.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Hackney Wick
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,821 crimes / 12m
      ↑82.9% trend
      37.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dulwich Village
      B Hackney Wick
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,833
      3,821
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,153
      2,089
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.2%
      ↑82.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.2%
      37.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dulwich Village
      B Hackney Wick
      Violent Crime
      1,059 ↑9%
      856 ↑62%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      839 ↓9%
      744 ↑78%
      Other Theft
      396 ↓3%
      252 ↑68%
      Vehicle Crime
      565 ↓37%
      207 ↑25%
      Burglary
      270 ↑1%
      143 ↑68%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      245 ↓7%
      196 ↑92%
      Drugs
      122 ↓38%
      126 ↑180%
      Public Order
      187 ↓9%
      226 ↑104%
      Robbery
      173 ↓41%
      144 ↑62%
      Shoplifting
      265 ↑56%
      412 ↑246%
      Theft from Person
      455 ↑25%
      385 ↑96%
      Bicycle Theft
      183 ↑23%
      68 ↑17%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↑38%
      27 ↑440%
      Other Crime
      52 ↑44%
      35 ↑106%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dulwich Village is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dulwich Village safer than Hackney Wick?

      Dulwich Village has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,833 crimes in the last 12 months. Hackney Wick has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 3,821 crimes. Dulwich Village scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dulwich Village vs Hackney Wick?

      Dulwich Village shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hackney Wick shows +82.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dulwich Village and Hackney Wick?

      In Dulwich Village, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,059 incidents). In Hackney Wick, it is Violent Crime (856 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dulwich Village and Hackney Wick?

      Dulwich Village recorded 839 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hackney Wick recorded 744. 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 Dulwich Village vs Hackney Wick?

      Violent crime in Dulwich Village totalled 1,059 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 856 in Hackney Wick. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dulwich Village and Hackney Wick in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dulwich Village recorded 5,153 crimes (now 4,833, a change of -6.2%). Hackney Wick recorded 2,089 crimes previously (now 3,821, +82.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dulwich Village and Hackney Wick?

      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. Dulwich Village has a resolution rate of 39.2% and Hackney Wick has 37.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dulwich Village and Hackney Wick?

      Dulwich Village falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Hackney Wick 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 Dulwich Village and Hackney Wick?

      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 Dulwich Village or Hackney Wick on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dulwich Village and Hackney Wick. 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.