Crime Rate in Gipsy Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gipsy Hill

The total recorded crimes in Gipsy Hill, Lambeth, UK in March 2025 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gipsy Hill crime rate of 1.65 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-51.02% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
Gipsy Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paxton Place with total crimes: 21
  • Berry Lane with total crimes: 18
  • Gipsy Road with total crimes: 5

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 March 2025 the Gipsy Hill has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 1.65 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)
Waterloo & South Bank563 13,539 16,001 1
Brixton Windrush268 32,269 23,952 2
Vauxhall282 21,934 32,537 3
Stockwell West & Larkhall171 61,371 72,520 4
Brixton Acre Lane188 51,505 42,412 7
Streatham St Leonard's198 41,216 92,130 8
Clapham Town166 81,464 52,484 5
Brixton North167 71,380 62,413 6
Clapham East155 111,347 81,853 11
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction162 101,189 102,121 9
Kennington163 91,062 111,739 12
St Martin's128 131,053 121,893 10
Streatham Common & Vale138 12894 131,421 17
Stockwell East79 18752 171,560 13
Brixton Rush Common127 14813 151,474 16
Knight's Hill124 15770 161,514 15
Streatham Hill East98 17615 191,037 19
Clapham Common & Abbeville58 22494 221,045 18
Oval58 21704 18844 22
Myatt's Fields78 19551 201,021 20
Streatham Hill West & Thornton73 20525 21921 21
Clapham Park54 23477 23776 23
Streatham Wells52 24425 24659 24
West Dulwich47 25419 25653 25

Gipsy Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20259
December 202412
November 202412
October 20247
September 202413
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 202414

A total of 233 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202516
January 202525
December 202428
November 202425
October 202423
September 202436
August 202433
April 202426

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202511
January 20257
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 298 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

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

A total of 105 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202519
January 202514
December 202413
November 20249
October 202410
September 202422
August 20247
April 20243

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20258
January 20257
December 202411
November 202420
October 202411
September 202413
August 20243
April 202432

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20253
August 20243

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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
April 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 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

High Crime Locations Gipsy Hill in March 2025

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

1. Paxton Place (Map)
Total21
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Berry Lane (Map)
Total18
Vehicle crime6
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
Possession of weapons3
3. Gipsy Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
4. Benton'S Rise (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Woodland Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Chalford Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
7. Tannoy Square (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Pennington Close (Map)
Total3
Robbery3
9. Hamilton Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
10. Hawke Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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