Crime Rate in Oval: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oval

The total recorded crimes in Oval, Lambeth, UK in May 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oval crime rate of 0.92 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
Oval Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Luscombe Way with total crimes: 6
  • Old South Lambeth Road with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Lambeth.

    • 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 areas in the Lambeth.

  • 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 May 2025 the Oval has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 0.92 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oval)CrimesRank (Oval)CrimesRank (Oval)
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
Gipsy Hill121 14834 141,536 14
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
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

Oval Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20249
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 70 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 20256
February 20256
December 202411
November 202410
October 20245
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202523
March 20259
February 202517
January 202513
December 202412
November 20248
October 202421
September 202422
August 20249

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 255 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202514
March 202511
February 20258
January 202534
December 202436
November 202438
October 202445
September 202447
August 202414

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202516
March 20257
February 20256
January 20259
December 202410
November 202414
October 20249
September 202415
August 202420

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Oval in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Public order1
2. Luscombe Way (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Old South Lambeth Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Palfrey Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
5. Dorset Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Prima Road (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kennington Oval (Map)
Total4
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. South Lambeth Road (Map)
Total4
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bolney Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Walton Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1

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