Crime Rate in Dulwich Village: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dulwich Village

The total recorded crimes in Dulwich Village, Southwark, UK in July 2025 are around 109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dulwich Village crime rate of 3.40 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 Village, encompassing approximately 32,057 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
Dulwich Village Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beckwith Road with total crimes: 9
  • Red Post Hill with total crimes: 6
  • Ardbeg Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Dulwich Village?

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

  • Relative to Southwark:

    • In 2024, Dulwich Village demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southwark average, with 668 crimes compared to 1298.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dulwich Village recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

    • In 2023, Dulwich Village had fewer crimes than the Southwark average, with 1,133 crimes compared to 2,014. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dulwich Village recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 22 other areas in the Southwark.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dulwich Village Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dulwich Village has recorded 109 crimes with crime rate of 3.40 ranking 17th out of 22 in the Southwark, UK

In 2024, the total Dulwich Village crimes were 668. The crime rate of Dulwich Village in 2024 was 20.84 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Southwark.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dulwich Village were around 1,133 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.34 (year) or 2.95 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Southwark.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dulwich Village)CrimesRank (Dulwich Village)CrimesRank (Dulwich Village)
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
Goose Green104 18663 201,140 20
Surrey Docks76 22549 211,183 19
Dulwich Hill93 20436 22776 22
Peckham Rye58 23267 23513 23

Dulwich Village Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Robbery was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (20 reports) and Robbery incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202516
May 202521
April 202515
March 20259
February 202510
January 20252
December 20241
November 202411
October 20247

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
April 20255
March 20253
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
October 20244

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
May 20252
April 20257
March 20252
February 20258
January 20258
December 20245
November 20249
October 202413

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202516
May 202511
April 202514
March 202518
February 20252
January 202517
December 20249
November 20245
October 202432

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202517
May 202518
April 202520
March 202513
February 202516
January 202512
December 202412
November 202411
October 202423

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 20251
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 242 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202515
May 202527
April 20256
March 202528
February 202533
January 202533
December 202438
November 202420
October 202423

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20253
January 20251

A total of 87 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20259
December 202433
November 202413
October 20249

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243

High Crime Locations Dulwich Village in July 2025

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

1. Beckwith Road (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
2. Red Post Hill (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Ardbeg Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
4. Gilkes Place (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Great Spilmans (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
6. Croxted Mews (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Public order1
7. Milo Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Danecroft Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Dulwich Village (Map)
Total4
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sunray Avenue (Map)
Total3
Theft from the person3

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