Crime Rate in Dulwich Village: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dulwich Village

The total recorded crimes in Dulwich Village, Southwark, UK in March 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dulwich Village crime rate of 2.65 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 Mar were:

  • Vehicle crime: (28) incidents (-15.15% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
Dulwich Village Crime Hotspots

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

  • Red Post Hill with total crimes: 9
  • Royal George Mews with total crimes: 6
  • Great Spilmans 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Dulwich Village has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 2.65 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.

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
Dulwich Wood91 19735 181,374 15
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 Hill67 22436 22776 22
Peckham Rye49 23267 23513 23

Dulwich Village Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20258
January 20258
December 20245
November 20249
October 202413
September 202413
August 20241
April 20248

A total of 229 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202533
January 202533
December 202438
November 202420
October 202423
September 202432
August 202410
April 202412

A total of 74 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202510
January 20252
December 20241
November 202411
October 20247
September 202414
August 202412
April 20248

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20252
January 202517
December 20249
November 20245
October 202432
September 202411
August 202413
April 202419

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20259
December 202433
November 202413
October 20249
September 20246
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20249
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
April 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Dulwich Village in March 2025

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

1. Red Post Hill (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
2. Royal George Mews (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person3
Vehicle crime3
3. Great Spilmans (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person3
4. Stradella Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
5. Beckwith Road (Map)
Total3
Public order3
6. Danecroft Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Wyneham Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
8. Ardbeg Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
10. Boxall Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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