Island Gardens vs Woolwich Dockyard

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Island Gardens Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Woolwich Dockyard Metropolitan Police Service

      Island Gardens vs Woolwich Dockyard Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Island Gardens
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,823 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      33.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Woolwich Dockyard
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,013 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.9% trend
      29.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Island Gardens
      B Woolwich Dockyard
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      10,823
      8,013
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,148
      7,499
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.9%
      ↑6.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.5%
      29.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Island Gardens
      B Woolwich Dockyard
      Violent Crime
      2,812 ↑14%
      2,383 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,373 ↓2%
      1,479 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      811 ↓5%
      649 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      564 ↓12%
      483 ↑1%
      Burglary
      472 ↓7%
      291 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      484 ↑6%
      393 ↓4%
      Drugs
      732 ↑42%
      495 ↑15%
      Public Order
      629 ↓2%
      537 ↑8%
      Robbery
      240 ↓36%
      212 ↓9%
      Shoplifting
      892 ↓35%
      536 ↑45%
      Theft from Person
      479 ↓13%
      253 ↑13%
      Bicycle Theft
      165 ↓10%
      38 ↓32%
      Possession of Weapons
      59 ↑18%
      71 ↑15%
      Other Crime
      111 ↓10%
      193 ↑24%
      Overall Verdict
      A Island Gardens is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Island Gardens safer than Woolwich Dockyard?

      Island Gardens has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 10,823 crimes in the last 12 months. Woolwich Dockyard has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 8,013 crimes. Island Gardens scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Island Gardens vs Woolwich Dockyard?

      Island Gardens shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Woolwich Dockyard shows +6.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Island Gardens and Woolwich Dockyard?

      In Island Gardens, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,812 incidents). In Woolwich Dockyard, it is Violent Crime (2,383 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Island Gardens and Woolwich Dockyard?

      Island Gardens recorded 2,373 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woolwich Dockyard recorded 1,479. 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 Island Gardens vs Woolwich Dockyard?

      Violent crime in Island Gardens totalled 2,812 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,383 in Woolwich Dockyard. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Island Gardens and Woolwich Dockyard in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Island Gardens recorded 11,148 crimes (now 10,823, a change of -2.9%). Woolwich Dockyard recorded 7,499 crimes previously (now 8,013, +6.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Island Gardens and Woolwich Dockyard?

      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. Island Gardens has a resolution rate of 33.5% and Woolwich Dockyard has 29.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Island Gardens and Woolwich Dockyard?

      Island Gardens falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Woolwich Dockyard 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 Island Gardens and Woolwich Dockyard?

      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 Island Gardens or Woolwich Dockyard on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Island Gardens and Woolwich Dockyard. 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.