Crime in Dulwich Hill: statistics, rates and trends
1,016 crimes were recorded in Dulwich Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 90.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Dulwich Hill
- Questions about crime in Dulwich Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (215), shoplifting (197) and violence and sexual offences (193) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,479th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Dulwich Hill | Southwark | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,016 | 49,295 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.7 | 156.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 11,206 | 314,786 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Dulwich Hill peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,151 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (756). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,016 | 90.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 856 | 76.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 812 | 72.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 756 | 67.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 906 | 80.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 933 | 83.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,151 | 102.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 924 | 82.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 826 | 73.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 82 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Dulwich Hill recorded notably more theft from the person (2.6 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.1 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (78% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (67% below) and violence and sexual offences (50% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 58 to 197 and public order rose from 33 to 57, while criminal damage and arson fell from 33 to 25 and vehicle crime fell from 122 to 99.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 215 | 19.2 | 15.4 | +45% |
| Shoplifting | 197 | 17.6 | 8.5 | +240% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 193 | 17.2 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 99 | 8.8 | 5.0 | -19% |
| Other theft | 63 | 5.6 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Public order | 57 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +73% |
| Theft from the person | 49 | 4.4 | 1.7 | +20% |
| Burglary | 45 | 4.0 | 3.6 | -8% |
| Robbery | 26 | 2.3 | 1.4 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 2.2 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 1.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Dulwich Hill; the highest is Rye Lane (199.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Peckham Rye (56.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dulwich Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Green | 1,306 | 103.5 | +14% |
| Peckham Rye | 542 | 56.0 | -38% |
| Dulwich Village | 804 | 78.5 | -13% |
| Champion Hill | 574 | 66.5 | -27% |
| Rye Lane | 3,825 | 199.4 | +120% |
| Dulwich Wood | 600 | 72.7 | -20% |
| Nunhead & Queen's Road | 1,883 | 112.8 | +24% |
| St Giles | 1,672 | 117.1 | +29% |
The 10 locations below account for 68% of the crime recorded in Dulwich Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Plough Lane” (236).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Plough Lane | 236 |
| On or near Mount Adon Park | 67 |
| On or near Norcroft Gardens | 67 |
| On or near Overhill Road | 63 |
| On or near Parking Area | 61 |
| On or near Streamline Mews | 58 |
| On or near Charles Talbot Mews | 48 |
| On or near Belvoir Road | 32 |
| On or near Lordship Lane | 31 |
| On or near Royal Oak Place | 28 |
Of the 801 crimes in Dulwich Hill with a recorded outcome, 59% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 215 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 471 | 58.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 170 | 21.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 8.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Dulwich Hill has an estimated population of 11,206 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (61%, against 34%), more households without a car (42%, against 23%) and fewer retired residents (11%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dulwich Hill average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Dulwich Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 60.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 41.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Dulwich Hill a safe place to live?
Dulwich Hill recorded 90.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,479th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Dulwich Hill?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 215 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (197).
Is crime in Dulwich Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dulwich Hill was up 19% on the year before: 1,016 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 856 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dulwich Hill?
About 11,206 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dulwich Hill?
Dulwich Hill is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.