Crime Rate in Dulwich Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dulwich Hill

The total recorded crimes in Dulwich Hill, Southwark, UK in July 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dulwich Hill crime rate of 2.16 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
Dulwich Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Mount Adon Park with total crimes: 8
  • Overhill Road with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Dulwich Hill has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 2.16 ranking 20th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dulwich Hill)CrimesRank (Dulwich Hill)CrimesRank (Dulwich Hill)
Borough & Bankside461 13,133 15,006 1
London Bridge & West Bermondsey319 32,597 23,734 2
Rye Lane398 22,547 33,595 3
Chaucer276 51,808 52,893 4
North Walworth280 41,809 42,121 9
Old Kent Road253 61,714 72,785 5
Rotherhithe222 91,364 92,618 6
Newington235 81,801 61,954 11
North Bermondsey211 111,393 82,394 7
Faraday243 71,289 111,826 12
Camberwell Green215 101,342 102,211 8
South Bermondsey185 131,197 122,092 10
Peckham193 12960 151,292 16
Nunhead & Queen's Road153 151,047 131,662 13
St George's160 14971 141,545 14
Dulwich Wood103 19735 181,374 15
St Giles144 16820 161,258 17
Champion Hill83 21740 171,207 18
Dulwich Village109 17668 191,133 21
Goose Green104 18663 201,140 20
Surrey Docks76 22549 211,183 19
Peckham Rye58 23267 23513 23

Dulwich Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202516
May 202517
April 202525
March 202515
February 202518
January 202523
December 202412
November 202413
October 202413

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202517
May 20258
April 20257
March 202511
February 202516
January 20258
December 20248
November 20249
October 202413

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 202510
April 20256
March 202511
February 20254
January 20251
December 20248
October 20247

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 202520
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244

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
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 202512
April 20258
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
October 20243

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 202510
April 20259
March 20257
February 20254
January 202510
December 202410
November 202410
October 202420

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
July 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243

High Crime Locations Dulwich Hill in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Mount Adon Park (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
3. Overhill Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Streamline Mews (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Charles Talbot Mews (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Plough Lane (Map)
Total4
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Upland Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Norcroft Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Friern Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1

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