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Crime in East Dulwich

East Dulwich had 743 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 108.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 19 Southwark areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 32% below the middle Southwark area. Crime was up 18% on the three months before.

SE22, Southwark · within 0.6 miles of the middle of East Dulwich

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108.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 19Southwark rank1st is the highest rate
+18%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common167 in 3 months

Month by month

187 Mar 215 Apr 227 May 240 Jun 244 Jul 259 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence16722%
shoplifting12317%
anti-social behaviour12116%
vehicle crime8311%
theft from the person578%
theft507%
burglary405%
public order304%

East Dulwich against Southwark

TypeEast Dulwich per 1,000Middle Southwark areaChange
Violence24.544.9▲ 36%
Burglary5.98.2▼ 5%
Vehicle crime12.28.2▲ 30%
Anti-social behaviour17.729.7▼ 2%
Theft and robbery22.941.8▲ 11%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Peckham189.3▲ 7%
Denmark Hill161▲ 7%
Herne Hill119.7▲ 8%
East Dulwich108.9▲ 18%
Dulwich97.1▲ 16%
Nunhead94.7▲ 1%
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 East Dulwich a safe area?

East Dulwich had about 108.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 19 Southwark areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in East Dulwich?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (167), followed by shoplifting (123) and anti-social behaviour (121).