Crime Rate in Gipsy Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gipsy Hill

The total recorded crimes in Gipsy Hill, Lambeth, UK in February 2025 are around 138 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gipsy Hill crime rate of 1.94 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (122.73% increase)
  • Drugs: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-36.00% decrease)
Gipsy Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paxton Place with total crimes: 24
  • Vicars Oak Road with total crimes: 11
  • Oaks Avenue with total crimes: 9

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Gipsy Hill has recorded 138 crimes with crime rate of 1.94 ranking 11th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)
Waterloo & South Bank412 13,539 16,001 1
Brixton Windrush247 22,269 23,952 2
Vauxhall245 31,934 32,537 3
Stockwell West & Larkhall137 131,371 72,520 4
Brixton Acre Lane175 61,505 42,412 7
Brixton North205 41,380 62,413 6
Clapham Town181 51,464 52,484 5
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction165 71,189 102,121 9
Streatham St Leonard's160 81,216 92,130 8
Clapham East144 91,347 81,853 11
St Martin's142 101,053 121,893 10
Kennington135 141,062 111,739 12
Streatham Common & Vale138 12894 131,421 17
Stockwell East90 17752 171,560 13
Knight's Hill104 15770 161,514 15
Brixton Rush Common94 16813 151,474 16
Clapham Common & Abbeville53 24494 221,045 18
Oval55 23704 18844 22
Streatham Hill East80 18615 191,037 19
Streatham Hill West & Thornton68 19525 21921 21
Myatt's Fields65 21551 201,021 20
Clapham Park66 20477 23776 23
Streatham Wells63 22425 24659 24
West Dulwich51 25419 25653 25

Gipsy Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (32 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202549
January 202522
December 202429
November 202438
October 202435
September 202446
August 202417
April 202438

A total of 97 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202519
January 202514
December 202413
November 20249
October 202410
September 202422
August 20247
April 20243

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20256
December 20249
November 202412
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20259
December 202412
November 202412
October 20247
September 202413
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 202414

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20257
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 212 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 202525
December 202428
November 202425
October 202423
September 202436
August 202433
April 202426

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20257
December 202411
November 202420
October 202411
September 202413
August 20243
April 202432

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
March 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
August 20243

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
April 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
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
April 20241

High Crime Locations Gipsy Hill in February 2025

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

1. Paxton Place (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order6
Burglary3
Other theft3
2. Vicars Oak Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
3. Oaks Avenue (Map)
Total9
Drugs9
4. South Croxted Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Westow Hill (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. St Bernards Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Salter'S Hill (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Becondale Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Chalford Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
10. Surrey Mews (Map)
Total3
Drugs3

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