Dulwich Village vs Sidcup

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
      8/100
      Sidcup Metropolitan Police Service

      Dulwich Village vs Sidcup 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Sidcup
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,416 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.3% trend
      28.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dulwich Village
      B Sidcup
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,833
      2,416
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,153
      2,410
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.2%
      ↑0.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.2%
      28.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dulwich Village
      B Sidcup
      Violent Crime
      1,059 ↑9%
      660 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      839 ↓9%
      493 ↑4%
      Other Theft
      396 ↓3%
      163 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      565 ↓37%
      199 ↓6%
      Burglary
      270 ↑1%
      127 ↑34%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      245 ↓7%
      199 ↓25%
      Drugs
      122 ↓38%
      83 ↑51%
      Public Order
      187 ↓9%
      168 ↑51%
      Robbery
      173 ↓41%
      33 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      265 ↑56%
      204 ↓23%
      Theft from Person
      455 ↑25%
      33 ↑27%
      Bicycle Theft
      183 ↑23%
      7 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↑38%
      17 ↑183%
      Other Crime
      52 ↑44%
      30 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dulwich Village is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dulwich Village safer than Sidcup?

      Dulwich Village has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,833 crimes in the last 12 months. Sidcup has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,416 crimes. Dulwich Village scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dulwich Village vs Sidcup?

      Dulwich Village shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sidcup shows +0.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Dulwich Village, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,059 incidents). In Sidcup, it is Violent Crime (660 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Dulwich Village recorded 839 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sidcup recorded 493. 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 Sidcup?

      Violent crime in Dulwich Village totalled 1,059 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 660 in Sidcup. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dulwich Village and Sidcup 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%). Sidcup recorded 2,410 crimes previously (now 2,416, +0.3%).

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

      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 Sidcup has 28.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dulwich Village and Sidcup?

      Dulwich Village falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Sidcup 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 Sidcup?

      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 Sidcup on a crime map?

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