Total Crime Rate
56.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodwarde Road area has the 28th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dulwich Hill , and the 151st 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 Woodwarde Road (SE22 8UT) in the last 12 months was 56.7 per 1,000 residents and was 30.6% lower than the Dulwich Hill average (81.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 7 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 Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodwarde Road (SE22 8UT), 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 Hill| 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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