Crime Rate in Dulwich Wood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dulwich Wood

The total recorded crimes in Dulwich Wood, Southwark, UK in July 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dulwich Wood crime rate of 4.29 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-36.54% decrease)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (325.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Dulwich Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highwood Close with total crimes: 12
  • Lyall Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Seeley Drive with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Dulwich Wood has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 4.29 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dulwich Wood)CrimesRank (Dulwich Wood)CrimesRank (Dulwich Wood)
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
St Giles144 16820 161,258 17
Champion Hill83 21740 171,207 18
Dulwich Village109 17668 191,133 21
Goose Green104 18663 201,140 20
Surrey Docks76 22549 211,183 19
Dulwich Hill93 20436 22776 22
Peckham Rye58 23267 23513 23

Dulwich Wood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 132 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202518
May 20255
April 20257
March 202512
February 202530
January 20255
December 202413
November 202424
October 20244

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202552
May 202557
April 202521
March 202515
February 202517
January 202529
December 202417
November 202430
October 202435

A total of 117 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20254
May 202523
April 20255
March 20257
February 202510
January 20253
December 202424
November 202414
October 202410

A total of 147 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20257
April 202521
March 202514
February 202525
January 202521
December 202419
November 202413
October 202415

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202521
May 202525
April 202514
March 202514
February 20256
January 202528
December 202424
November 202425
October 202423

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20259
March 20259
February 20256
January 202532
December 20246
November 20249
October 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 202519
March 20251
February 20252
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 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
July 20251
June 20252
April 20253
March 202513
February 20259
January 20258
December 20242
November 202421
October 20242

High Crime Locations Dulwich Wood in July 2025

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

1. Highwood Close (Map)
Total12
Theft from the person6
Vehicle crime6
2. Lyall Avenue (Map)
Total8
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Seeley Drive (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Dulwich Oaks (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
5. Great Brownings (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
6. Crouchmans Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Rock Hill (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Crescent Wood Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
9. Sydenham Hill (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
10. Baird Gardens (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Other theft2
Public order1

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