Safety index · Lambeth, London · data through April 2026
Is West Dulwich safe?
West Dulwich records more reported crime than most London neighbourhoods. Its SafeRoute safety index is 40 out of 100 — 9 points above the Inner London median of 31, ranking 30th of 248 Inner London areas — based on 187 incidents reported to the police within 1 km of the neighbourhood centre (data through April 2026).
The largest reported category here is violent crime (21% of reports) — worth taking seriously when walking at night; the full mix is broken down below.
Where incidents cluster
What's reported here
| Violent crime | 39 · 21% | |
| Public order | 22 · 12% | |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 · 13% | |
| Burglary | 16 · 9% | |
| Vehicle crime | 20 · 11% | |
| Other theft | 19 · 10% |
Walking in West Dulwich at night?
SafeRoute scores every walking route against the same live crime data on this page — and shows how much of each route runs on lit streets. Pick the safer way, share your walk, and check in when you arrive. Free, no account.
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- St Martin's37/100 · Elevated
- Dulwich Village45/100 · Elevated
- Streatham Hill East35/100 · Elevated
- Brixton Rush Common31/100 · Elevated
- Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction30/100 · Elevated
Common questions
Is West Dulwich safe at night?
Elevated overall (safety index 40/100). At night, prefer lit, busier streets — a short detour often avoids the clusters on the map above.
What is the most common crime in West Dulwich?
Violent crime — 39 of 187 incidents (21%) reported within 1 km of the neighbourhood centre through April 2026.
How is the West Dulwich safety index calculated?
SafeRoute weights each police-recorded incident by severity (violence weighs more than shoplifting), sums the last available period within 1 km of the neighbourhood centre, and normalises against national crime rates onto a 0–100 scale — higher is safer. It describes reported crime only; it is not a guarantee of safety.