Crime Rate in Dulwich Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dulwich Hill

The total recorded crimes in Dulwich Hill, Southwark, UK in May 2025 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dulwich Hill crime rate of 2.20 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 Dulwich Hill, encompassing approximately 43,152 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Theft from the person: (20) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-32.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
Dulwich Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • Lordship Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Norcroft Gardens with total crimes: 5

How safe is Dulwich Hill?

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

  • Relative to Southwark:

    • In 2024, Dulwich Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southwark average, with 436 crimes compared to 1298.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dulwich Hill recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

    • In 2023, Dulwich Hill had fewer crimes than the Southwark average, with 776 crimes compared to 2,014. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dulwich Hill recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dulwich Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dulwich Hill has recorded 95 crimes with crime rate of 2.20 ranking 21th out of 22 in the Southwark, UK

In 2024, the total Dulwich Hill crimes were 436. The crime rate of Dulwich Hill in 2024 was 10.10 (year) or 0.84 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Southwark.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dulwich Hill were around 776 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.98 (year) or 1.50 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Southwark.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dulwich Hill)CrimesRank (Dulwich Hill)CrimesRank (Dulwich Hill)
Borough & Bankside451 13,133 15,006 1
London Bridge & West Bermondsey349 32,597 23,734 2
Rye Lane367 22,547 33,595 3
Chaucer283 41,808 52,893 4
North Walworth254 51,809 42,121 9
Old Kent Road234 71,714 72,785 5
Rotherhithe201 101,364 92,618 6
Newington199 111,801 61,954 11
Faraday243 61,289 111,826 12
North Bermondsey205 91,393 82,394 7
Camberwell Green208 81,342 102,211 8
South Bermondsey182 121,197 122,092 10
Nunhead & Queen's Road172 131,047 131,662 13
St George's161 14971 141,545 14
Dulwich Wood128 16735 181,374 15
Peckham154 15960 151,292 16
St Giles120 17820 161,258 17
Champion Hill97 19740 171,207 18
Goose Green100 18663 201,140 20
Surrey Docks66 22549 211,183 19
Dulwich Village97 20668 191,133 21
Peckham Rye47 23267 23513 23

Dulwich Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 202511
February 202516
January 20258
December 20248
November 20249
October 202413
September 202416
August 202410

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202525
March 202515
February 202518
January 202523
December 202412
November 202413
October 202413
September 202417
August 202411

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20257
February 20254
January 202510
December 202410
November 202410
October 202420
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 202511
February 20254
January 20251
December 20248
October 20247
August 20242

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
November 20243
October 20244
August 20244

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243

High Crime Locations Dulwich Hill in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total26
Theft from the person14
Other theft5
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
2. Lordship Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Norcroft Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime1
4. Plough Lane (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
6. Charles Talbot Mews (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
7. Cornflower Terrace (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Belvoir Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Straker'S Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
10. Colyton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1

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