West Dulwich vs Woolwich Dockyard
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
West Dulwich vs Woolwich Dockyard Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Dulwich safer than Woolwich Dockyard?
West Dulwich has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,779 crimes in the last 12 months. Woolwich Dockyard has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 8,013 crimes. West Dulwich scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in West Dulwich vs Woolwich Dockyard?
West Dulwich shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Woolwich Dockyard shows +6.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in West Dulwich and Woolwich Dockyard?
In West Dulwich, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,475 incidents). In Woolwich Dockyard, it is Violent Crime (2,383 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between West Dulwich and Woolwich Dockyard?
West Dulwich recorded 1,169 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woolwich Dockyard recorded 1,479. 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 West Dulwich vs Woolwich Dockyard?
Violent crime in West Dulwich totalled 1,475 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,383 in Woolwich Dockyard. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in West Dulwich and Woolwich Dockyard in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Dulwich recorded 6,156 crimes (now 5,779, a change of -6.1%). Woolwich Dockyard recorded 7,499 crimes previously (now 8,013, +6.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Dulwich and Woolwich Dockyard?
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. West Dulwich has a resolution rate of 35.2% and Woolwich Dockyard has 29.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers West Dulwich and Woolwich Dockyard?
West Dulwich falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Woolwich Dockyard 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 West Dulwich and Woolwich Dockyard?
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 West Dulwich or Woolwich Dockyard on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both West Dulwich and Woolwich Dockyard. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.