Total Crime Rate
30.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodhall Avenue area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Dulwich Wood , and the 62nd lowest crime rate of 799 local areas in Southwark .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Woodhall Avenue (SE21 7HL) in the last 12 months was 30.6 per 1,000 residents and was 56.8% lower than the Dulwich Wood average (70.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodhall Avenue (SE21 7HL), the main crime hotspot is near Stonehills Court. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dulwich Wood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ferrings | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Stonehills Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Stonehills Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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