Crime in West Dulwich: statistics, rates and trends
720 crimes were recorded in West Dulwich in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in West Dulwich at a glance
- Crime trends in West Dulwich
- Types of crime in West Dulwich
- West Dulwich compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Dulwich
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Dulwich
- Population and deprivation in West Dulwich
- Questions about crime in West Dulwich
- About this data
720 crimes were recorded in West Dulwich in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 152 reports (21% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Dulwich has the 1,525th highest crime rate.
| Measure | West Dulwich | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 720 | 48,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.2 | 153.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,072 | 316,920 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West Dulwich was highest in the year to July 2026 (720 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (591). 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 | 720 | 89.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 710 | 88.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 644 | 79.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 644 | 79.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 592 | 73.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 601 | 74.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 684 | 84.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 591 | 73.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 601 | 74.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 69 |
| June 2026 | 63 |
| May 2026 | 67 |
| April 2026 | 76 |
| March 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 65 |
| November 2025 | 71 |
| October 2025 | 53 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
| August 2025 | 50 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West Dulwich 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 vehicle crime, other theft, burglary.
The largest increases were in other theft (+89%) and burglary (+38%). The largest falls were in robbery (-52%) and criminal damage and arson (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 152 | 18.8 | 0.55 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 131 | 16.2 | 1.06 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 121 | 15.0 | 3.04 | -28% |
| Other theft | 104 | 12.9 | 2.01 | +89% |
| Burglary | 54 | 6.7 | 1.89 | +38% |
| Public order | 31 | 3.8 | 0.58 | +11% |
| Drugs | 24 | 3.0 | 0.91 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 2.8 | 0.34 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 2.7 | 0.40 | -45% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 2.4 | 2.86 | +58% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 2.1 | 1.25 | -6% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.4 | 1.01 | -52% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.7 | 0.35 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 0.64 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in West Dulwich
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Dulwich recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 21.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in West Dulwich
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Dulwich recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 18.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West Dulwich
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Dulwich recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 16.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West Dulwich
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Dulwich recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West Dulwich
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Dulwich recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West Dulwich
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Dulwich recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West Dulwich
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Dulwich recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West Dulwich
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Dulwich recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West Dulwich
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Dulwich recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in West Dulwich
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West Dulwich recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in West Dulwich
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. West Dulwich recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West Dulwich
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Dulwich recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West Dulwich
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Dulwich recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in West Dulwich
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West Dulwich recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West Dulwich, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Dulwich.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Dulwich |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's | 1,443 | 118.1 | +32% |
| Knight's Hill | 1,522 | 105.2 | +18% |
| Gipsy Hill | 1,229 | 99.3 | +11% |
| Streatham Hill East | 1,146 | 94.3 | +6% |
| Brixton Rush Common | 1,400 | 91.2 | +2% |
| Streatham Wells | 658 | 67.9 | -24% |
| Brixton Windrush | 3,877 | 358.1 | +301% |
| Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction | 2,337 | 149.6 | +68% |
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 West Dulwich over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Guernsey Grove | 109 |
| On or near Hawarden Grove | 47 |
| On or near Peabody Hill | 39 |
| On or near Park Hall Road | 33 |
| On or near Lairdale Close | 31 |
| On or near Culzean Close | 29 |
| On or near Charles Nex Mews | 28 |
| On or near Dalkeith Road | 28 |
| On or near A2199 | 23 |
| On or near Chestnut Road | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West Dulwich 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 | 345 | 47.9% |
| Not recorded | 131 | 18.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 130 | 18.1% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 7.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
West Dulwich has an estimated population of 8,072. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Dulwich sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West Dulwich |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.0% |
| Private rented homes | 22.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is West Dulwich a safe place to live?
West Dulwich recorded 89.2 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 West Dulwich?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (131).
Is crime in West Dulwich going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Dulwich was up 1% on the year before: 720 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 710 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West Dulwich?
West Dulwich 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 West Dulwich. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.