Dulwich Wood vs Wealdstone North

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
      Wealdstone North Metropolitan Police Service

      Dulwich Wood vs Wealdstone North 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
      Wealdstone North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,570 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      28% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dulwich Wood
      B Wealdstone North
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,876
      5,570
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,932
      5,415
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.4%
      ↑2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.9%
      28%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dulwich Wood
      B Wealdstone North
      Violent Crime
      1,071 ↑6%
      1,407 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      895 ↑0%
      1,385 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      313 ↑5%
      371 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      422 ↓24%
      487 ↓12%
      Burglary
      236 ↑4%
      248 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      224 ↑4%
      278 ↑17%
      Drugs
      167 ↓16%
      315 ↑55%
      Public Order
      203 ↓4%
      283 ↑11%
      Robbery
      101 ↑20%
      116 ↓7%
      Shoplifting
      46 ↓2%
      375 ↑48%
      Theft from Person
      86 ↓5%
      188 ↑7%
      Bicycle Theft
      40 ↓2%
      29 ↓42%
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↑125%
      23 ↑92%
      Other Crime
      45 ↑7%
      65 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dulwich Wood is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dulwich Wood safer than Wealdstone North?

      Dulwich Wood has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,876 crimes in the last 12 months. Wealdstone North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,570 crimes. Dulwich Wood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dulwich Wood vs Wealdstone North?

      Dulwich Wood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wealdstone North shows +2.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dulwich Wood and Wealdstone North?

      In Dulwich Wood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,071 incidents). In Wealdstone North, it is Violent Crime (1,407 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dulwich Wood and Wealdstone North?

      Dulwich Wood recorded 895 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wealdstone North recorded 1,385. 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 Wealdstone North?

      Violent crime in Dulwich Wood totalled 1,071 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,407 in Wealdstone North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dulwich Wood and Wealdstone North 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%). Wealdstone North recorded 5,415 crimes previously (now 5,570, +2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dulwich Wood and Wealdstone North?

      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 Wealdstone North has 28%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dulwich Wood and Wealdstone North?

      Dulwich Wood falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wealdstone North 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 Wealdstone North?

      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 Wealdstone North on a crime map?

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

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