Crime Rate in Dulwich Wood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dulwich Wood

The total recorded crimes in Dulwich Wood, Southwark, UK in May 2025 are around 128 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dulwich Wood crime rate of 5.34 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (171.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Other theft: (23) incidents (360.00% increase)
Dulwich Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sydenham Hill with total crimes: 36
  • Highwood Close with total crimes: 18
  • Lapse Wood Walk with total crimes: 18

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 areas in the Southwark.

    • 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 areas in the Southwark.

  • 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 May 2025 the Dulwich Wood has recorded 128 crimes with crime rate of 5.34 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dulwich Wood)CrimesRank (Dulwich Wood)CrimesRank (Dulwich Wood)
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
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 Village97 20668 191,133 21
Dulwich Hill95 21436 22776 22
Peckham Rye47 23267 23513 23

Dulwich Wood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 183 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202514
March 202514
February 20256
January 202528
December 202424
November 202425
October 202423
September 20246
August 202418

A total of 165 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202521
March 202514
February 202525
January 202521
December 202419
November 202413
October 202415
September 202410
August 202420

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 20255
March 20257
February 202510
January 20253
December 202424
November 202414
October 202410
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202557
April 202521
March 202515
February 202517
January 202529
December 202417
November 202430
October 202435
September 202420
August 202426

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
August 20241

A total of 127 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 202512
February 202530
January 20255
December 202413
November 202424
October 20244
September 202424
August 20243

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20254
February 20256
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 20259
February 20256
January 202532
December 20246
November 20249
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202519
March 20251
February 20252
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 202513
February 20259
January 20258
December 20242
November 202421
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Dulwich Wood in May 2025

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

1. Sydenham Hill (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences24
Other theft12
2. Highwood Close (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour18
3. Lapse Wood Walk (Map)
Total18
Burglary6
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Peckarmans Wood (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Crouchmans Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Crescent Wood Road (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person6
7. Dulwich Wood Avenue (Map)
Total5
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Alleyn Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
9. Hunters Meadow (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Seeley Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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