Crime Rate in West Dulwich: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Dulwich

The total recorded crimes in West Dulwich, Lambeth, UK in February 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Dulwich crime rate of 1.34 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around West Dulwich, encompassing approximately 38,128 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
West Dulwich Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Guernsey Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Hawarden Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Lairdale Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is West Dulwich?

To understand the safety of West Dulwich, we need to analyze West Dulwich crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Lambeth:

    • In 2024, West Dulwich demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lambeth average, with 419 crimes compared to 1104.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West Dulwich recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, West Dulwich had fewer crimes than the Lambeth average, with 653 crimes compared to 1,861. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West Dulwich recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lambeth, West Dulwich has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

West Dulwich Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the West Dulwich has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 1.34 ranking 25th out of 24 in the Lambeth, UK

In 2024, the total West Dulwich crimes were 419. The crime rate of West Dulwich in 2024 was 10.99 (year) or 0.92 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Lambeth.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Dulwich were around 653 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.13 (year) or 1.43 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Lambeth.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)
Waterloo & South Bank412 13,539 16,001 1
Brixton Windrush247 22,269 23,952 2
Vauxhall245 31,934 32,537 3
Stockwell West & Larkhall137 131,371 72,520 4
Brixton Acre Lane175 61,505 42,412 7
Brixton North205 41,380 62,413 6
Clapham Town181 51,464 52,484 5
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction165 71,189 102,121 9
Streatham St Leonard's160 81,216 92,130 8
Clapham East144 91,347 81,853 11
St Martin's142 101,053 121,893 10
Kennington135 141,062 111,739 12
Gipsy Hill138 11834 141,536 14
Streatham Common & Vale138 12894 131,421 17
Stockwell East90 17752 171,560 13
Knight's Hill104 15770 161,514 15
Brixton Rush Common94 16813 151,474 16
Clapham Common & Abbeville53 24494 221,045 18
Oval55 23704 18844 22
Streatham Hill East80 18615 191,037 19
Streatham Hill West & Thornton68 19525 21921 21
Myatt's Fields65 21551 201,021 20
Clapham Park66 20477 23776 23
Streatham Wells63 22425 24659 24

West Dulwich Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20242

A total of 123 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 202522
December 202434
November 202416
October 202411
September 20246
August 20244
April 202412

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20258
December 202414
November 202413
October 202412
September 20248
August 202413
April 20249

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 202413
August 20242
April 20245

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20255
December 202411
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 202414
November 202417
October 202423
September 20248
August 202420
April 20244

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20243
September 20243

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations West Dulwich in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the West Dulwich postcode area is presented below.

1. Guernsey Grove (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hawarden Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
3. Lairdale Close (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Chancellor Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Carson Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
6. Park Hall Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
7. Cokers Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Coney Acre (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Peabody Hill (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
10. Culzean Close (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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