Crime Rates at Holmes Close, London, SE22 9AR

Holmes Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dulwich Hill , and the 53rd 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 Holmes Close (SE22 9AR) in the last 12 months was 25.4 per 1,000 residents and was 68.9% lower than the Dulwich Hill average (81.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson 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 ( -80.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 9.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Holmes Close (SE22 9AR), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 72 crimes here, including 33 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.