Crime Rate in Gipsy Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gipsy Hill

The total recorded crimes in Gipsy Hill, Lambeth, UK in May 2025 are around 121 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gipsy Hill crime rate of 1.70 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Gipsy Hill, encompassing approximately 71,076 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-2.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-10.71% decrease)
  • Drugs: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
Gipsy Hill Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Surrey Mews with total crimes: 9
  • Paxton Place with total crimes: 9
  • Beardell Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Gipsy Hill?

To understand the safety of Gipsy Hill, we need to analyze Gipsy Hill crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Lambeth:

    • In 2024, Gipsy Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lambeth average, with 834 crimes compared to 1104.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Gipsy Hill recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

    • In 2023, Gipsy Hill had fewer crimes than the Lambeth average, with 1,536 crimes compared to 1,861. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Gipsy Hill recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lambeth, Gipsy Hill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Gipsy Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Gipsy Hill has recorded 121 crimes with crime rate of 1.70 ranking 14th out of 24 in the Lambeth, UK

In 2024, the total Gipsy Hill crimes were 834. The crime rate of Gipsy Hill in 2024 was 11.73 (year) or 0.98 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Lambeth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gipsy Hill were around 1,536 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.61 (year) or 1.80 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Lambeth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gipsy Hill)CrimesRank (Gipsy Hill)CrimesRank (Gipsy Hill)
Waterloo & South Bank490 13,539 16,001 1
Brixton Windrush329 22,269 23,952 2
Vauxhall290 31,934 32,537 3
Stockwell West & Larkhall159 111,371 72,520 4
Brixton Acre Lane225 51,505 42,412 7
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction256 41,189 102,121 9
Clapham Town220 61,464 52,484 5
Brixton North203 81,380 62,413 6
Streatham St Leonard's205 71,216 92,130 8
Clapham East199 91,347 81,853 11
St Martin's158 121,053 121,893 10
Kennington180 101,062 111,739 12
Stockwell East88 18752 171,560 13
Streatham Common & Vale134 13894 131,421 17
Knight's Hill101 16770 161,514 15
Brixton Rush Common115 15813 151,474 16
Myatt's Fields89 17551 201,021 20
Clapham Common & Abbeville83 21494 221,045 18
Oval87 19704 18844 22
Streatham Hill East84 20615 191,037 19
Streatham Hill West & Thornton80 22525 21921 21
Clapham Park56 25477 23776 23
Streatham Wells67 23425 24659 24
West Dulwich60 24419 25653 25

Gipsy Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (25 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 260 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202528
March 202521
February 202516
January 202525
December 202428
November 202425
October 202423
September 202436
August 202433

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 202513
February 202511
January 20257
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 339 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202540
March 202524
February 202549
January 202522
December 202429
November 202438
October 202435
September 202446
August 202417

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 20256
February 20258
January 20259
December 202412
November 202412
October 20247
September 202413
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 202514
February 20258
January 20257
December 202411
November 202420
October 202411
September 202413
August 20243

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20258
February 20258
January 20256
December 20249
November 202412
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
January 20253
August 20243

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 125 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 20258
February 202519
January 202514
December 202413
November 20249
October 202410
September 202422
August 20247

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 202510
February 202514
January 20257
December 20247
November 20247
October 202410
September 202414
August 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243

High Crime Locations Gipsy Hill in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Gipsy Hill postcode area is presented below.

1. Surrey Mews (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
2. Paxton Place (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3
3. Beardell Street (Map)
Total7
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
4. Camden Hill Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs4
Other theft1
5. St Gothard Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Kingston Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
7. Alexandra Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Victoria Crescent (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Highland Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
10. Westow Hill (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1

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