Crime Rate in Dulwich Wood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dulwich Wood

The total recorded crimes in Dulwich Wood, Southwark, UK in March 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dulwich Wood crime rate of 3.79 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 Wood, encompassing approximately 23,991 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Burglary: (14) incidents (-44.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
Dulwich Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chestnut Place with total crimes: 12
  • Highwood Close with total crimes: 6
  • Lapse Wood Walk with total crimes: 6

How safe is Dulwich Wood?

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

  • Relative to Southwark:

    • In 2024, Dulwich Wood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southwark average, with 735 crimes compared to 1298.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dulwich Wood recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Dulwich Wood had fewer crimes than the Southwark average, with 1,374 crimes compared to 2,014. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dulwich Wood recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dulwich Wood Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Dulwich Wood has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 3.79 ranking 19th out of 22 in the Southwark, UK

In 2024, the total Dulwich Wood crimes were 735. The crime rate of Dulwich Wood in 2024 was 30.64 (year) or 2.55 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Southwark.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dulwich Wood were around 1,374 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.27 (year) or 4.77 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Southwark.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southwark)CrimesRank (Southwark)CrimesRank (Southwark)
Borough & Bankside525 13,133 15,006 1
London Bridge & West Bermondsey329 32,597 23,734 2
Rye Lane329 22,547 33,595 3
Chaucer278 51,808 52,893 4
North Walworth226 61,809 42,121 9
Old Kent Road283 41,714 72,785 5
Rotherhithe182 111,364 92,618 6
Newington191 101,801 61,954 11
North Bermondsey223 81,393 82,394 7
Faraday225 71,289 111,826 12
Camberwell Green219 91,342 102,211 8
South Bermondsey171 121,197 122,092 10
Nunhead & Queen's Road160 131,047 131,662 13
St George's132 15971 141,545 14
Peckham144 14960 151,292 16
St Giles122 16820 161,258 17
Champion Hill102 18740 171,207 18
Goose Green120 17663 201,140 20
Surrey Docks77 21549 211,183 19
Dulwich Village85 20668 191,133 21
Dulwich Hill67 22436 22776 22
Peckham Rye49 23267 23513 23

Dulwich Wood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Robbery was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202525
January 202521
December 202419
November 202413
October 202415
September 202410
August 202420
April 20246

A total of 144 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202530
January 20255
December 202413
November 202424
October 20244
September 202424
August 20243
April 202429

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202510
January 20253
December 202424
November 202414
October 202410
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20256
January 202528
December 202424
November 202425
October 202423
September 20246
August 202418
April 202411

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202517
January 202529
December 202417
November 202430
October 202435
September 202420
August 202426
April 202414

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20259
January 20258
December 20242
November 202421
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
April 20241

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
October 20248
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 202532
December 20246
November 20249
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243
April 20248

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
August 20241

High Crime Locations Dulwich Wood in March 2025

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

1. Chestnut Place (Map)
Total12
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson6
2. Highwood Close (Map)
Total6
Burglary6
3. Lapse Wood Walk (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
4. Peckarmans Wood (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
5. Woodhall Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
6. Great Brownings (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
7. Crouchmans Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Sydenham Hill (Map)
Total6
Drugs6
9. Alleyn Park (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
10. Spenser Mews (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Robbery1

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