Rye Lane vs West Dulwich

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Rye Lane Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      West Dulwich Metropolitan Police Service

      Rye Lane vs West Dulwich Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Rye Lane
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,350 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.9% trend
      33.4% 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 Rye Lane
      B West Dulwich
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      12,350
      5,779
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      12,120
      6,156
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.9%
      ↓6.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.4%
      35.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rye Lane
      B West Dulwich
      Violent Crime
      3,086 ↑12%
      1,475 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,685 ↑3%
      1,169 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      961 ↓5%
      472 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      888 ↑0%
      622 ↓30%
      Burglary
      688 ↑7%
      279 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      588 ↓5%
      330 ↓2%
      Drugs
      590 ↑51%
      232 ↓10%
      Public Order
      531 ↑2%
      236 ↓10%
      Robbery
      386 ↑2%
      183 ↓37%
      Shoplifting
      600 ↓43%
      275 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      841 ↓1%
      258 ↑40%
      Bicycle Theft
      286 ↑7%
      132 ↑8%
      Possession of Weapons
      95 ↑98%
      42 ↑40%
      Other Crime
      125 ↑32%
      74 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Dulwich is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rye Lane safer than West Dulwich?

      Rye Lane has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 12,350 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 Rye Lane vs West Dulwich?

      Rye Lane shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.9% — 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 Rye Lane and West Dulwich?

      In Rye Lane, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,086 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 Rye Lane and West Dulwich?

      Rye Lane recorded 2,685 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 Rye Lane vs West Dulwich?

      Violent crime in Rye Lane totalled 3,086 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 Rye Lane and West Dulwich in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rye Lane recorded 12,120 crimes (now 12,350, a change of +1.9%). West Dulwich recorded 6,156 crimes previously (now 5,779, -6.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rye Lane 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. Rye Lane has a resolution rate of 33.4% and West Dulwich has 35.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rye Lane and West Dulwich?

      Rye Lane 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 Rye Lane 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 Rye Lane or West Dulwich on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rye Lane 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.