Is Dulwich Village Safe?
Crime statistics for Dulwich Village. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.
Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 4,833 total crimes recorded in Dulwich Village
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Dulwich Village — last 12 months
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View detailed crime data for each month in Dulwich Village
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Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Dulwich Village by safety score
Compare Dulwich Village With Nearby Areas
Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dulwich Village safe?
Dulwich Village has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. A total of 4,833 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 6.2% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Dulwich Village are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Dulwich Village in the last 12 months?
4,833 crimes were recorded in Dulwich Village in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 6.2% compared to the previous 12-month period (5,153 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,059 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Dulwich Village?
The most common crime in Dulwich Village is Violent Crime, with 1,059 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 21.9% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Dulwich Village increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Dulwich Village is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 6.2% — from 5,153 crimes in the previous 12 months to 4,833 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Dulwich Village?
Dulwich Village has a safety score of 10 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Dulwich Village compare to the Metropolitan Police Service average?
Dulwich Village has a safety score of 10/100, while the Metropolitan Police Service force area average is 9/100. Dulwich Village is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Dulwich Village?
39.2% of crimes recorded in Dulwich Village resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Metropolitan Police Service. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Dulwich Village?
1,059 violent crimes were recorded in Dulwich Village in the last 12 months — representing 21.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 839 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Dulwich Village last updated?
The crime data for Dulwich Village was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Dulwich Village with other areas?
You can compare Dulwich Village with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.