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Crime in Dulwich

Dulwich had 149 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 97.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 19 Southwark areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 40% below the middle Southwark area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.

SE21, Southwark · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Dulwich

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97.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
17 of 19Southwark rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
vehicle crimemost common32 in 3 months

Month by month

31 Mar 50 Apr 48 May 45 Jun 50 Jul 54 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
vehicle crime3221%
anti-social behaviour3020%
theft1611%
violence149%
drugs117%
theft from the person117%
public order96%
robbery85%

Dulwich against Southwark

TypeDulwich per 1,000Middle Southwark areaChange
Violence9.144.9▼ 30%
Burglary3.38.2–
Vehicle crime20.98.2▲ 10%
Anti-social behaviour19.629.7▲ 50%
Theft and robbery26.741.8▲ 14%

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%
Upper Sydenham (SE26)108.3▲ 14%
Dulwich97.1▲ 16%
Dulwich Village87.8▲ 9%
See every Southwark area ranked on the crime in Southwark page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Dulwich a safe area?

Dulwich had about 97.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 of 19 Southwark areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was vehicle crime.

What is the most common crime in Dulwich?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was vehicle crime (32), followed by anti-social behaviour (30) and theft (16).