Crime Rate in Vauxhall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Vauxhall

The total recorded crimes in Vauxhall, Lambeth, UK in February 2025 are around 245 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Vauxhall crime rate of 1.57 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 Feb were:

  • Theft from the person: (55) incidents (5.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (-11.86% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Vauxhall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parry Street with total crimes: 40
  • Vauxhall with total crimes: 21
  • Trenchold Street with total crimes: 17

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Vauxhall has recorded 245 crimes with crime rate of 1.57 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)
Waterloo & South Bank412 13,539 16,001 1
Brixton Windrush247 22,269 23,952 2
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
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

Vauxhall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Drugs (11 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 551 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202555
January 202552
December 202484
November 202469
October 2024103
September 202465
August 202446
July 20243
May 202410
April 202457
March 20247

A total of 344 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202552
January 202559
December 202444
November 202439
October 202444
September 202426
August 202448
April 202432

A total of 203 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202527
December 202429
November 202431
October 202430
September 202431
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241
April 202427
March 20245

A total of 166 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202518
December 202426
November 202427
October 202424
September 202414
August 202424
July 20241
May 20241
April 202413
March 20243

A total of 401 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202535
January 202540
December 202461
November 202462
October 202454
September 202448
August 202436
July 20243
May 20247
April 202452
March 20243

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 202412
October 20248
September 20243
August 20241
April 20246
March 20241

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 20257
December 202413
November 202410
October 202415
September 20247
August 202413
July 20243
May 20245
April 20249
March 20243

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 20257
December 202410
November 202416
October 202413
September 20247
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202519
December 202413
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243
March 202411

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20253
December 20249
November 20245
October 20246
September 202411
August 20248
April 20245

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20256
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
April 202413

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20256
December 20248
November 202412
October 202420
September 202411
August 20245
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

High Crime Locations Vauxhall in February 2025

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

1. Parry Street (Map)
Total40
Anti-social behaviour23
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Theft from the person2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Vauxhall (Map)
Total21
Theft from the person11
Shoplifting4
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. Trenchold Street (Map)
Total17
Drugs4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
4. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total12
Public order3
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
6. Vauxhall Bus Station (Map)
Total10
Theft from the person7
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Goding Street (Map)
Total9
Theft from the person5
Robbery2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Miles Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bridgefoot (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1

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