Crime Rate in Dulwich Village: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dulwich Village

The total recorded crimes in Dulwich Village, Southwark, UK in May 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dulwich Village crime rate of 3.03 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 May were:

  • Vehicle crime: (27) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
Dulwich Village Crime Hotspots

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

  • Great Spilmans with total crimes: 15
  • Beckwith Road with total crimes: 12
  • 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 May 2025 the Dulwich Village has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 3.03 ranking 20th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dulwich Village)CrimesRank (Dulwich Village)CrimesRank (Dulwich Village)
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 Hill95 21436 22776 22
Peckham Rye47 23267 23513 23

Dulwich Village Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202515
March 20259
February 202510
January 20252
December 20241
November 202411
October 20247
September 202414
August 202412

A total of 250 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 20256
March 202528
February 202533
January 202533
December 202438
November 202420
October 202423
September 202432
August 202410

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202520
March 202513
February 202516
January 202512
December 202412
November 202411
October 202423
September 202417
August 202411

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 202518
February 20252
January 202517
December 20249
November 20245
October 202432
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20249
August 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20252
February 20258
January 20258
December 20245
November 20249
October 202413
September 202413
August 20241

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
January 20251
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 89 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20259
December 202433
November 202413
October 20249
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20253
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
October 20244
September 202412
August 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Dulwich Village in May 2025

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

1. Great Spilmans (Map)
Total15
Theft from the person9
Robbery6
2. Beckwith Road (Map)
Total12
Vehicle crime6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Ardbeg Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
4. Croxted Mews (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. A2216 (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
6. Stradella Road (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sunray Avenue (Map)
Total3
Theft from the person3
8. Red Post Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Wyneham Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
10. Royal George Mews (Map)
Total3
Theft from the person3

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