Crime Rate in Vauxhall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Vauxhall

The total recorded crimes in Vauxhall, Lambeth, UK in May 2025 are around 290 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Vauxhall crime rate of 1.86 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 Vauxhall, encompassing approximately 155,745 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Theft from the person: (81) incidents (-23.58% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (8.51% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (-1.96% decrease)
Vauxhall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parry Street with total crimes: 29
  • Trenchold Street with total crimes: 21
  • Miles Street with total crimes: 15

How safe is Vauxhall?

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

  • Relative to Lambeth:

    • In 2024, Vauxhall reported a higher crime volume than the Lambeth average, with 1,934 crimes compared to 1,104. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Vauxhall witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

    • In 2023, Vauxhall experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lambeth average, with 2,537 crimes compared to 1,861. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Vauxhall witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lambeth, Vauxhall has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Vauxhall Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Vauxhall has recorded 290 crimes with crime rate of 1.86 ranking 3th out of 24 in the Lambeth, UK

In 2024, the total Vauxhall crimes were 1,934. The crime rate of Vauxhall in 2024 was 12.42 (year) or 1.03 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Lambeth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Vauxhall were around 2,537 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.29 (year) or 1.36 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Lambeth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Vauxhall)CrimesRank (Vauxhall)CrimesRank (Vauxhall)
Waterloo & South Bank490 13,539 16,001 1
Brixton Windrush329 22,269 23,952 2
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
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

Vauxhall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (81 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (51 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (106 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (51 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (69 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (63 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (59 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 84 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 61 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (69 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In October 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (103 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (54 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (48 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202515
March 20259
February 20257
January 20253
December 20249
November 20245
October 20246
September 202411
August 20248

A total of 204 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202525
March 202513
February 202515
January 202518
December 202426
November 202427
October 202424
September 202414
August 202424
July 20241

A total of 476 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202551
March 202563
February 202552
January 202559
December 202444
November 202439
October 202444
September 202426
August 202448

A total of 733 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202581
April 2025106
March 202569
February 202555
January 202552
December 202484
November 202469
October 2024103
September 202465
August 202446
July 20243

A total of 492 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202547
March 202555
February 202535
January 202540
December 202461
November 202462
October 202454
September 202448
August 202436
July 20243

A total of 239 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202518
March 202525
February 202513
January 202527
December 202429
November 202431
October 202430
September 202431
August 20248
July 20241

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 202511
February 202514
January 20257
December 202413
November 202410
October 202415
September 20247
August 202413
July 20243

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 101 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 20255
February 202517
January 202519
December 202413
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
January 20251
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202510
March 20256
February 202511
January 20256
December 20248
November 202412
October 202420
September 202411
August 20245
July 20241

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 202412
October 20248
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 202511
February 202515
January 20257
December 202410
November 202416
October 202413
September 20247
August 20241

High Crime Locations Vauxhall in May 2025

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

1. Parry Street (Map)
Total29
Theft from the person9
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft2
Robbery2
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Trenchold Street (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary5
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Miles Street (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour8
Theft from the person5
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. Vauxhall (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Robbery3
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Theft from the person4
Bicycle theft3
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total13
Theft from the person6
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Vauxhall Bus Station (Map)
Total13
Theft from the person10
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
8. Bondway (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
9. Glyn Street (Map)
Total11
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1

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