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Crime

Crime in West Dulwich

West Dulwich had 673 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 161.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 18 Lambeth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 14% below the middle Lambeth area. Crime was up 20% on the three months before.

SE21, Lambeth · within 0.6 miles of the middle of West Dulwich

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161.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 18Lambeth rank1st is the highest rate
+20%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common155 in 3 months

Month by month

171 Mar 189 Apr 200 May 210 Jun 235 Jul 228 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of West Dulwich. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence15523%
shoplifting13520%
anti-social behaviour10716%
theft629%
vehicle crime528%
public order507%
drugs294%
burglary233%

West Dulwich against Lambeth

TypeWest Dulwich per 1,000Middle Lambeth areaChange
Violence37.342▲ 24%
Burglary5.56.80%
Vehicle crime12.58.8▼ 9%
Anti-social behaviour25.741.3▼ 5%
Theft and robbery26.748.6▲ 28%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
West Dulwich161.8▲ 20%
Tulse Hill146.4▲ 15%
West Norwood134.2▲ 14%
Herne Hill119.7▲ 8%
Streatham Hill114.1▲ 14%
Dulwich97.1▲ 16%
Dulwich Village87.8▲ 9%
See every Lambeth area ranked on the crime in Lambeth page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is West Dulwich a safe area?

West Dulwich had about 161.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 18 Lambeth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in West Dulwich?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (155), followed by shoplifting (135) and anti-social behaviour (107).