Crime in Dulwich Wood: statistics, rates and trends
600 crimes were recorded in Dulwich Wood in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Dulwich Wood at a glance
- Crime trends in Dulwich Wood
- Types of crime in Dulwich Wood
- Dulwich Wood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dulwich Wood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dulwich Wood
- Demographics of Dulwich Wood
- Questions about crime in Dulwich Wood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (173), anti-social behaviour (99) and vehicle crime (93) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,120th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Dulwich Wood | Southwark | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 600 | 49,295 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.7 | 156.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 8,252 | 314,786 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Dulwich Wood of any year here (600 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 600 | 72.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 677 | 82.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 643 | 77.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 615 | 74.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 773 | 93.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 755 | 91.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 917 | 111.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 799 | 96.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 824 | 99.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 53 |
| July 2026 | 83 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 58 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 46 |
| November 2025 | 58 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
Compared with England and Wales, Dulwich Wood recorded notably more robbery (2.7 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.3 times the national rate) and theft from the person (73% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (60% below) and public order (60% below). On the year before, other theft fell from 61 to 36 and criminal damage and arson fell from 37 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 173 | 21.0 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 99 | 12.0 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 93 | 11.3 | 5.0 | +2% |
| Burglary | 49 | 5.9 | 3.6 | -27% |
| Other theft | 36 | 4.4 | 6.4 | -41% |
| Robbery | 30 | 3.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 24 | 2.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -41% |
| Public order | 22 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Drugs | 19 | 2.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Dulwich Wood; 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 Wood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Hill | 1,016 | 90.7 | +25% |
| Dulwich Village | 804 | 78.5 | +8% |
| Goose Green | 1,306 | 103.5 | +42% |
| Peckham Rye | 542 | 56.0 | -23% |
| Champion Hill | 574 | 66.5 | -9% |
| Rye Lane | 3,825 | 199.4 | +174% |
| St Giles | 1,672 | 117.1 | +61% |
| Nunhead & Queen's Road | 1,883 | 112.8 | +55% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Dulwich Wood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Seeley Drive” (52).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Seeley Drive | 52 |
| On or near Sydenham Hill | 40 |
| On or near Bowen Drive | 31 |
| On or near Ildersly Grove | 31 |
| On or near Lyall Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Alleyn Park | 22 |
| On or near Kingswood Drive | 21 |
| On or near Lapse Wood Walk | 21 |
| On or near Hitherwood Drive | 15 |
Of the 501 crimes in Dulwich Wood with a recorded outcome, 54% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 99 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 272 | 54.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 108 | 21.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Dulwich Wood has an estimated population of 8,252 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (59%, against 34%), more households without a car (38%, against 23%) and more social housing (24%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dulwich Wood average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Dulwich Wood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 58.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 38.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Dulwich Wood a safe place to live?
Dulwich Wood recorded 72.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,120th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Dulwich Wood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 173 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (99).
Is crime in Dulwich Wood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dulwich Wood was down 11% on the year before: 600 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 677 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dulwich Wood?
About 8,252 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dulwich Wood?
Dulwich Wood 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.