Slade Green and Northend vs West Dulwich

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Slade Green and Northend Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      West Dulwich Metropolitan Police Service

      Slade Green and Northend vs West Dulwich Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Slade Green and Northend
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,850 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.5% trend
      23.9% 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 Slade Green and Northend
      B West Dulwich
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,850
      5,779
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,958
      6,156
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.5%
      ↓6.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.9%
      35.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Slade Green and Northend
      B West Dulwich
      Violent Crime
      614 ↑7%
      1,475 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      366 ↑8%
      1,169 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      115 ↓28%
      472 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      142 ↓8%
      622 ↓30%
      Burglary
      49 ↓23%
      279 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      155 ↑17%
      330 ↓2%
      Drugs
      108 ↑74%
      232 ↓10%
      Public Order
      113 ↑0%
      236 ↓10%
      Robbery
      30 ↑50%
      183 ↓37%
      Shoplifting
      90 ↓68%
      275 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↓41%
      258 ↑40%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓17%
      132 ↑8%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑157%
      42 ↑40%
      Other Crime
      32 ↑28%
      74 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Dulwich is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Slade Green and Northend safer than West Dulwich?

      Slade Green and Northend has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,850 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 Slade Green and Northend vs West Dulwich?

      Slade Green and Northend shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.5% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Slade Green and Northend and West Dulwich?

      In Slade Green and Northend, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (614 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 Slade Green and Northend and West Dulwich?

      Slade Green and Northend recorded 366 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 Slade Green and Northend vs West Dulwich?

      Violent crime in Slade Green and Northend totalled 614 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 Slade Green and Northend and West Dulwich in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Slade Green and Northend recorded 1,958 crimes (now 1,850, a change of -5.5%). West Dulwich recorded 6,156 crimes previously (now 5,779, -6.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Slade Green and Northend 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. Slade Green and Northend has a resolution rate of 23.9% and West Dulwich has 35.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Slade Green and Northend and West Dulwich?

      Slade Green and Northend 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 Slade Green and Northend 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 Slade Green and Northend or West Dulwich on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Slade Green and Northend 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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