West Dulwich vs Worcester Park North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    West Dulwich Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Worcester Park North Metropolitan Police Service

      West Dulwich vs Worcester Park North Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      West Dulwich
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,779 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.1% trend
      35.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Worcester Park North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,391 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.1% trend
      22.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Dulwich
      B Worcester Park North
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,779
      2,391
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,156
      2,007
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.1%
      ↑19.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.2%
      22.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Dulwich
      B Worcester Park North
      Violent Crime
      1,475 ↑10%
      708 ↑19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,169 ↓4%
      561 ↑36%
      Other Theft
      472 ↓6%
      147 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      622 ↓30%
      186 ↓10%
      Burglary
      279 ↓15%
      104 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      330 ↓2%
      161 ↑10%
      Drugs
      232 ↓10%
      75 ↓14%
      Public Order
      236 ↓10%
      165 ↑54%
      Robbery
      183 ↓37%
      37 ↑23%
      Shoplifting
      275 ↓15%
      161 ↑198%
      Theft from Person
      258 ↑40%
      23 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      132 ↑8%
      17 ↓35%
      Possession of Weapons
      42 ↑40%
      17 ↑55%
      Other Crime
      74 ↑12%
      29 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      A West Dulwich is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Dulwich safer than Worcester Park North?

      West Dulwich has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,779 crimes in the last 12 months. Worcester Park North has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 2,391 crimes. West Dulwich scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Dulwich vs Worcester Park North?

      West Dulwich shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Worcester Park North shows +19.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in West Dulwich and Worcester Park North?

      In West Dulwich, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,475 incidents). In Worcester Park North, it is Violent Crime (708 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between West Dulwich and Worcester Park North?

      West Dulwich recorded 1,169 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Worcester Park North recorded 561. 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 Worcester Park North?

      Violent crime in West Dulwich totalled 1,475 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 708 in Worcester Park North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in West Dulwich and Worcester Park North 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%). Worcester Park North recorded 2,007 crimes previously (now 2,391, +19.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Dulwich and Worcester Park North?

      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 Worcester Park North has 22.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Dulwich and Worcester Park North?

      West Dulwich falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Worcester Park North 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 Worcester Park North?

      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 Worcester Park North on a crime map?

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

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