Dulwich Wood vs Eltham Park and Progress

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Dulwich Wood Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Eltham Park and Progress Metropolitan Police Service

      Dulwich Wood vs Eltham Park and Progress Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Dulwich Wood
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,876 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.4% trend
      31.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Eltham Park and Progress
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,965 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.4% trend
      29% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dulwich Wood
      B Eltham Park and Progress
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,876
      2,965
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,932
      2,869
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.4%
      ↑3.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.9%
      29%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dulwich Wood
      B Eltham Park and Progress
      Violent Crime
      1,071 ↑6%
      753 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      895 ↑0%
      579 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      313 ↑5%
      197 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      422 ↓24%
      270 ↓7%
      Burglary
      236 ↑4%
      149 ↓3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      224 ↑4%
      175 ↓10%
      Drugs
      167 ↓16%
      136 ↑24%
      Public Order
      203 ↓4%
      180 ↑2%
      Robbery
      101 ↑20%
      58 ↓27%
      Shoplifting
      46 ↓2%
      332 ↑64%
      Theft from Person
      86 ↓5%
      55 ↓35%
      Bicycle Theft
      40 ↓2%
      15 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↑125%
      21 ↑17%
      Other Crime
      45 ↑7%
      45 ↑45%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dulwich Wood is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dulwich Wood safer than Eltham Park and Progress?

      Dulwich Wood has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,876 crimes in the last 12 months. Eltham Park and Progress has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,965 crimes. Dulwich Wood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dulwich Wood vs Eltham Park and Progress?

      Dulwich Wood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Eltham Park and Progress shows +3.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dulwich Wood and Eltham Park and Progress?

      In Dulwich Wood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,071 incidents). In Eltham Park and Progress, it is Violent Crime (753 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dulwich Wood and Eltham Park and Progress?

      Dulwich Wood recorded 895 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Eltham Park and Progress recorded 579. 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 Wood vs Eltham Park and Progress?

      Violent crime in Dulwich Wood totalled 1,071 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 753 in Eltham Park and Progress. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dulwich Wood and Eltham Park and Progress in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dulwich Wood recorded 3,932 crimes (now 3,876, a change of -1.4%). Eltham Park and Progress recorded 2,869 crimes previously (now 2,965, +3.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dulwich Wood and Eltham Park and Progress?

      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 Wood has a resolution rate of 31.9% and Eltham Park and Progress has 29%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dulwich Wood and Eltham Park and Progress?

      Dulwich Wood falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Eltham Park and Progress 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 Wood and Eltham Park and Progress?

      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 Wood or Eltham Park and Progress on a crime map?

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

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