Total Crime Rate
136.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Alleyn Park area has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Dulwich Wood , and the 351st highest 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 Alleyn Park (SE21 8SF) in the last 12 months was 136.0 per 1,000 residents and was 91.8% higher 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 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 45.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 155.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Alleyn Park (SE21 8SF), the main crime hotspot is near Alleyn Park. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 14 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Approach | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Alleyn Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Alleyn Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Ildersly Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Alleyn Crescent | Under investigation |
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