Lady Margaret vs West Dulwich

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Lady Margaret Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      West Dulwich Metropolitan Police Service

      Lady Margaret vs West Dulwich Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Lady Margaret
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,968 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.7% trend
      28.6% 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 Lady Margaret
      B West Dulwich
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,968
      5,779
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,722
      6,156
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.7%
      ↓6.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      35.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lady Margaret
      B West Dulwich
      Violent Crime
      2,031 ↑7%
      1,475 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,449 ↓10%
      1,169 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      408 ↓17%
      472 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      619 ↑2%
      622 ↓30%
      Burglary
      248 ↑5%
      279 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      378 ↑17%
      330 ↓2%
      Drugs
      454 ↑102%
      232 ↓10%
      Public Order
      352 ↑5%
      236 ↓10%
      Robbery
      179 ↑7%
      183 ↓37%
      Shoplifting
      446 ↑12%
      275 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      259 ↓7%
      258 ↑40%
      Bicycle Theft
      43 ↑39%
      132 ↑8%
      Possession of Weapons
      40 ↑48%
      42 ↑40%
      Other Crime
      62 ↓30%
      74 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Dulwich is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lady Margaret safer than West Dulwich?

      Lady Margaret has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,968 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 Lady Margaret vs West Dulwich?

      Lady Margaret shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.7% — 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 Lady Margaret and West Dulwich?

      In Lady Margaret, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,031 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 Lady Margaret and West Dulwich?

      Lady Margaret recorded 1,449 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 Lady Margaret vs West Dulwich?

      Violent crime in Lady Margaret totalled 2,031 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 Lady Margaret and West Dulwich in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lady Margaret recorded 6,722 crimes (now 6,968, a change of +3.7%). West Dulwich recorded 6,156 crimes previously (now 5,779, -6.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lady Margaret 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. Lady Margaret has a resolution rate of 28.6% and West Dulwich has 35.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lady Margaret and West Dulwich?

      Lady Margaret 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 Lady Margaret 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 Lady Margaret or West Dulwich on a crime map?

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

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