How are crime safety scores calculated?

Safety scores are calculated using official crime data from data.police.uk. Scores range from 0-100, where 100 is the safest. The score considers total crime volume, crime types, and population density.

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All crime data on CrimeSafe UK comes from the official UK Police API (data.police.uk), which is updated monthly by all 44 police forces in England and Wales.

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Dulwich Hill vs Forest Hill

Q: Is Dulwich Hill or Forest Hill safer?

Based on the latest crime data from July 2026, Forest Hill and Dulwich Hill have been compared using official police statistics. Check the safety scores above to see which area has lower crime rates.

London crime comparison • July 2026

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Forest Hill

Score 17/100

Dulwich Hill

Safety Score

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Comparison Summary

When comparing Dulwich Hill and Forest Hill, Forest Hill is safer than Dulwich Hill. Dulwich Hill has a safety score of 16/100, which is considered high risk for London. Forest Hill scores 17/100, rated as high risk.

The 1-point difference suggests similar crime levels in both areas. These scores are based on official Metropolitan Police crime data from July 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is safer, Dulwich Hill or Forest Hill?

Forest Hill is safer with a score of 17/100 compared to Dulwich Hill's 16/100.

Is Dulwich Hill a safe place to live?

Dulwich Hill has a safety score of 16/100, which is high risk compared to other London neighbourhoods. Extra caution is advised in this area.

How are these safety scores calculated?

Safety scores are based on official crime data from the Metropolitan Police. Each neighbourhood is ranked against all other UK neighbourhoods, with 100 being the safest and 0 the least safe. Scores account for violent crime, property crime, and anti-social behaviour.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dulwich Hill or Forest Hill safer?

Compare the safety scores above to see which area has lower crime rates based on official July 2026 data from data.police.uk.

How are safety scores calculated?

Scores range from 0-100 (100 = safest) and consider total crime volume, crime types, and area demographics using official UK police data.

How often is the data updated?

Crime data is updated monthly from the UK Police API. Our latest data covers July 2026.

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