Seven Kings vs West Dulwich

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Seven Kings Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      West Dulwich Metropolitan Police Service

      Seven Kings vs West Dulwich Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Seven Kings
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,370 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.4% trend
      34.3% 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 Seven Kings
      B West Dulwich
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,370
      5,779
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,924
      6,156
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.4%
      ↓6.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.3%
      35.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Seven Kings
      B West Dulwich
      Violent Crime
      2,709 ↑15%
      1,475 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,318 ↑1%
      1,169 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      449 ↑6%
      472 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      556 ↑3%
      622 ↓30%
      Burglary
      202 ↓33%
      279 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      353 ↓4%
      330 ↓2%
      Drugs
      307 ↑22%
      232 ↓10%
      Public Order
      336 ↓16%
      236 ↓10%
      Robbery
      169 ↑30%
      183 ↓37%
      Shoplifting
      648 ↑20%
      275 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      154 ↓9%
      258 ↑40%
      Bicycle Theft
      52 ↑33%
      132 ↑8%
      Possession of Weapons
      42 ↑45%
      42 ↑40%
      Other Crime
      75 ↓6%
      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 Seven Kings safer than West Dulwich?

      Seven Kings has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,370 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 Seven Kings vs West Dulwich?

      Seven Kings shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.4% — 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 Seven Kings and West Dulwich?

      In Seven Kings, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,709 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 Seven Kings and West Dulwich?

      Seven Kings recorded 1,318 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 Seven Kings vs West Dulwich?

      Violent crime in Seven Kings totalled 2,709 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 Seven Kings and West Dulwich in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Seven Kings recorded 6,924 crimes (now 7,370, a change of +6.4%). West Dulwich recorded 6,156 crimes previously (now 5,779, -6.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Seven Kings 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. Seven Kings has a resolution rate of 34.3% and West Dulwich has 35.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Seven Kings and West Dulwich?

      Seven Kings 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 Seven Kings 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 Seven Kings or West Dulwich on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Seven Kings 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.