Crime in Dulwich Hill: statistics, rates and trends
1,016 crimes were recorded in Dulwich Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Dulwich Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Dulwich Hill
- Types of crime in Dulwich Hill
- Dulwich Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dulwich Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dulwich Hill
- Population and deprivation in Dulwich Hill
- Questions about crime in Dulwich Hill
- About this data
1,016 crimes were recorded in Dulwich Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 214 reports (21% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dulwich Hill has the 1,477th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dulwich Hill | Southwark | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,016 | 49,003 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.7 | 155.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,206 | 314,786 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dulwich Hill was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,099 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (762). Over the whole period it rose 20%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,016 | 90.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 841 | 75.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 806 | 71.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 762 | 68.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 896 | 80.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,005 | 89.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,099 | 98.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 917 | 81.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 848 | 75.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 99 |
| June 2026 | 88 |
| May 2026 | 88 |
| April 2026 | 103 |
| March 2026 | 74 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 84 |
| December 2025 | 62 |
| November 2025 | 89 |
| October 2025 | 95 |
| September 2025 | 71 |
| August 2025 | 82 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dulwich Hill over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, vehicle crime, theft from the person.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+248%) and public order (+75%). The largest falls were in drugs (-39%) and vehicle crime (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 214 | 19.1 | 1.24 | +54% |
| Shoplifting | 195 | 17.4 | 2.10 | +248% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 190 | 17.0 | 0.50 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 103 | 9.2 | 1.87 | -18% |
| Other theft | 66 | 5.9 | 0.92 | +2% |
| Public order | 56 | 5.0 | 0.75 | +75% |
| Burglary | 45 | 4.0 | 1.14 | -2% |
| Theft from the person | 45 | 4.0 | 2.38 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 2.5 | 0.37 | -10% |
| Robbery | 28 | 2.5 | 1.85 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 1.7 | 2.06 | +12% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.5 | 0.46 | -39% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.5 | 0.25 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.37 | -43% |
Anti-social behaviour in Dulwich Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dulwich Hill recorded 214 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 21.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dulwich Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dulwich Hill recorded 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 248% on the year before. It made up 19.2% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Dulwich Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dulwich Hill recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 18.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dulwich Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dulwich Hill recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dulwich Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dulwich Hill recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dulwich Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dulwich Hill recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dulwich Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dulwich Hill recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Dulwich Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dulwich Hill recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dulwich Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dulwich Hill recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dulwich Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dulwich Hill recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dulwich Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dulwich Hill recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dulwich Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dulwich Hill recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dulwich Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dulwich Hill recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dulwich Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dulwich Hill recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dulwich Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dulwich Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dulwich Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Green | 1,281 | 101.6 | +12% |
| Peckham Rye | 544 | 56.2 | -38% |
| Dulwich Village | 788 | 77.0 | -15% |
| Champion Hill | 574 | 66.5 | -27% |
| Rye Lane | 3,799 | 198.0 | +118% |
| Dulwich Wood | 600 | 72.7 | -20% |
| Nunhead & Queen's Road | 1,927 | 115.5 | +27% |
| St Giles | 1,618 | 113.3 | +25% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Dulwich Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Plough Lane | 228 |
| On or near Parking Area | 72 |
| On or near Mount Adon Park | 70 |
| On or near Norcroft Gardens | 68 |
| On or near Overhill Road | 63 |
| On or near Streamline Mews | 58 |
| On or near Charles Talbot Mews | 44 |
| On or near Belvoir Road | 33 |
| On or near Royal Oak Place | 27 |
| On or near Lordship Lane | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dulwich Hill over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 481 | 47.3% |
| Not recorded | 214 | 21.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 157 | 15.5% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 7.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 3.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Dulwich Hill has an estimated population of 11,206. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dulwich Hill sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dulwich Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 71.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.7% |
| Social rented homes | 21.9% |
| Private rented homes | 28.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Dulwich Hill a safe place to live?
Dulwich Hill recorded 90.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Dulwich Hill?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 214 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (195).
Is crime in Dulwich Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dulwich Hill was up 21% on the year before: 1,016 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 841 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dulwich Hill?
Dulwich Hill is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Dulwich Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.