Crime Rate in Oval: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oval

The total recorded crimes in Oval, Lambeth, UK in February 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oval crime rate of 0.58 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 Oval, encompassing approximately 94,139 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-76.47% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Oval Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Walton Close with total crimes: 5
  • Ashmole Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Oval?

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

  • Relative to Lambeth:

    • In 2024, Oval demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lambeth average, with 704 crimes compared to 1104.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Oval recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Oval had fewer crimes than the Lambeth average, with 844 crimes compared to 1,861. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Oval recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Oval Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Oval has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 0.58 ranking 23th out of 24 in the Lambeth, UK

In 2024, the total Oval crimes were 704. The crime rate of Oval in 2024 was 7.48 (year) or 0.62 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Lambeth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Oval were around 844 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8.97 (year) or 0.75 (month) ranking 22 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
Gipsy Hill138 11834 141,536 14
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
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

Oval 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 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
December 202411
November 202410
October 20245
September 20248
August 20243
April 20245

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202513
December 202412
November 20248
October 202421
September 202422
August 20249
April 202414

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20242
April 20246

A total of 265 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202534
December 202436
November 202438
October 202445
September 202447
August 202414
April 202443

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20259
December 202410
November 202414
October 20249
September 202415
August 202420
April 202429

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
April 20247

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20257
December 20249
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
April 20245

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243
April 20245

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Oval in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Burglary2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Walton Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Ashmole Street (Map)
Total4
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Kennington Oval (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mawbey Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
7. Palfrey Place (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bolney Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Heyford Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Old South Lambeth Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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