Dulwich Village vs Purley and Woodcote

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
      6/100
      Purley and Woodcote Metropolitan Police Service

      Dulwich Village vs Purley and Woodcote 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
      6/100
      High Crime
      Purley and Woodcote
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,069 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.9% trend
      22.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dulwich Village
      B Purley and Woodcote
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,833
      2,069
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,153
      1,991
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.2%
      ↑3.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.2%
      22.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dulwich Village
      B Purley and Woodcote
      Violent Crime
      1,059 ↑9%
      650 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      839 ↓9%
      384 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      396 ↓3%
      149 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      565 ↓37%
      200 ↓1%
      Burglary
      270 ↑1%
      131 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      245 ↓7%
      133 ↑1%
      Drugs
      122 ↓38%
      97 ↓11%
      Public Order
      187 ↓9%
      118 ↑5%
      Robbery
      173 ↓41%
      44 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      265 ↑56%
      97 ↑37%
      Theft from Person
      455 ↑25%
      32 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      183 ↑23%
      3 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↑38%
      8 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      52 ↑44%
      23 ↓23%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dulwich Village is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dulwich Village safer than Purley and Woodcote?

      Dulwich Village has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,833 crimes in the last 12 months. Purley and Woodcote has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 2,069 crimes. Dulwich Village scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dulwich Village vs Purley and Woodcote?

      Dulwich Village shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Purley and Woodcote shows +3.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dulwich Village and Purley and Woodcote?

      In Dulwich Village, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,059 incidents). In Purley and Woodcote, it is Violent Crime (650 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dulwich Village and Purley and Woodcote?

      Dulwich Village recorded 839 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Purley and Woodcote recorded 384. 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 Purley and Woodcote?

      Violent crime in Dulwich Village totalled 1,059 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 650 in Purley and Woodcote. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dulwich Village and Purley and Woodcote 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%). Purley and Woodcote recorded 1,991 crimes previously (now 2,069, +3.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dulwich Village and Purley and Woodcote?

      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 Purley and Woodcote has 22.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dulwich Village and Purley and Woodcote?

      Dulwich Village falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Purley and Woodcote 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 Purley and Woodcote?

      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 Purley and Woodcote on a crime map?

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

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