Total Crime Rate
105.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Court Lane area has the 5th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Dulwich Village , and the 349th lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Court Lane (SE21 7EF) in the last 12 months was 105.1 per 1,000 residents and was 38.1% higher than the Dulwich Village average (76.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 25.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -23.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( -1.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Court Lane (SE21 7EF), the main crime hotspot is near Milo Road. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dulwich Village| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Court Lane Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Court Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Court Lane Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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