Kidbrooke Park vs West Dulwich

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Kidbrooke Park Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      West Dulwich Metropolitan Police Service

      Kidbrooke Park vs West Dulwich Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Kidbrooke Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,727 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.1% trend
      24.1% 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 Kidbrooke Park
      B West Dulwich
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,727
      5,779
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,676
      6,156
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.1%
      ↓6.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.1%
      35.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kidbrooke Park
      B West Dulwich
      Violent Crime
      1,547 ↑6%
      1,475 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      868 ↑21%
      1,169 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      328 ↓1%
      472 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      393 ↓13%
      622 ↓30%
      Burglary
      219 ↓14%
      279 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      275 ↓19%
      330 ↓2%
      Drugs
      206 ↑20%
      232 ↓10%
      Public Order
      302 ↓2%
      236 ↓10%
      Robbery
      107 ↓12%
      183 ↓37%
      Shoplifting
      301 ↑0%
      275 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      62 ↓40%
      258 ↑40%
      Bicycle Theft
      26 ↓30%
      132 ↑8%
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↑32%
      42 ↑40%
      Other Crime
      64 ↑16%
      74 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Dulwich is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kidbrooke Park safer than West Dulwich?

      Kidbrooke Park has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,727 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 Kidbrooke Park vs West Dulwich?

      Kidbrooke Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.1% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Kidbrooke Park and West Dulwich?

      In Kidbrooke Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,547 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 Kidbrooke Park and West Dulwich?

      Kidbrooke Park recorded 868 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 Kidbrooke Park vs West Dulwich?

      Violent crime in Kidbrooke Park totalled 1,547 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 Kidbrooke Park and West Dulwich in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kidbrooke Park recorded 4,676 crimes (now 4,727, a change of +1.1%). West Dulwich recorded 6,156 crimes previously (now 5,779, -6.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kidbrooke Park 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. Kidbrooke Park has a resolution rate of 24.1% and West Dulwich has 35.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kidbrooke Park and West Dulwich?

      Kidbrooke Park 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 Kidbrooke Park 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 Kidbrooke Park or West Dulwich on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kidbrooke Park 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.