Hoe Street vs West Dulwich

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Hoe Street Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      West Dulwich Metropolitan Police Service

      Hoe Street vs West Dulwich Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Hoe Street
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,872 crimes / 12m
      ↓8% trend
      28% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      West Dulwich
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,779 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.1% trend
      35.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hoe Street
      B West Dulwich
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      11,872
      5,779
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      12,902
      6,156
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8%
      ↓6.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28%
      35.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hoe Street
      B West Dulwich
      Violent Crime
      2,791 ↑7%
      1,475 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,751 ↓7%
      1,169 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      968 ↓15%
      472 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      921 ↓36%
      622 ↓30%
      Burglary
      479 ↓12%
      279 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      615 ↓9%
      330 ↓2%
      Drugs
      682 ↑65%
      232 ↓10%
      Public Order
      665 ↑8%
      236 ↓10%
      Robbery
      349 ↓24%
      183 ↓37%
      Shoplifting
      405 ↓14%
      275 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      882 ↓25%
      258 ↑40%
      Bicycle Theft
      160 ↓26%
      132 ↑8%
      Possession of Weapons
      70 ↑9%
      42 ↑40%
      Other Crime
      134 ↑30%
      74 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Dulwich is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hoe Street safer than West Dulwich?

      Hoe Street has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,872 crimes in the last 12 months. West Dulwich has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 5,779 crimes. West Dulwich scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hoe Street vs West Dulwich?

      Hoe Street shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Dulwich shows -6.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hoe Street and West Dulwich?

      In Hoe Street, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,791 incidents). In West Dulwich, it is Violent Crime (1,475 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hoe Street and West Dulwich?

      Hoe Street recorded 2,751 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Dulwich recorded 1,169. 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 Hoe Street vs West Dulwich?

      Violent crime in Hoe Street totalled 2,791 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,475 in West Dulwich. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hoe Street and West Dulwich in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hoe Street recorded 12,902 crimes (now 11,872, a change of -8%). West Dulwich recorded 6,156 crimes previously (now 5,779, -6.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hoe Street and West Dulwich?

      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. Hoe Street has a resolution rate of 28% and West Dulwich has 35.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hoe Street and West Dulwich?

      Hoe Street falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. West Dulwich 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 Hoe Street and West Dulwich?

      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 Hoe Street or West Dulwich on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hoe Street and West Dulwich. 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.