Crime Rate in Vauxhall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Vauxhall

The total recorded crimes in Vauxhall, Lambeth, UK in July 2025 are around 308 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Vauxhall crime rate of 1.98 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 Jul were:

  • Theft from the person: (71) incidents (-19.32% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (20.45% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-15.69% decrease)
Vauxhall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parry Street with total crimes: 27
  • Miles Street with total crimes: 26
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 21

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 July 2025 the Vauxhall has recorded 308 crimes with crime rate of 0.25 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Vauxhall)CrimesRank (Vauxhall)CrimesRank (Vauxhall)
Waterloo & South Bank548 13,539 16,001 1
Brixton Windrush343 22,269 23,952 2
Stockwell West & Larkhall215 91,371 72,520 4
Brixton Acre Lane254 51,505 42,412 7
Clapham East267 41,347 81,853 11
Clapham Town192 111,464 52,484 5
Brixton North237 71,380 62,413 6
Streatham St Leonard's242 61,216 92,130 8
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction216 81,189 102,121 9
St Martin's185 121,053 121,893 10
Kennington193 101,062 111,739 12
Stockwell East110 17752 171,560 13
Streatham Common & Vale185 13894 131,421 17
Gipsy Hill168 14834 141,536 14
Knight's Hill121 16770 161,514 15
Brixton Rush Common102 20813 151,474 16
Streatham Hill West & Thornton124 15525 21921 21
Clapham Common & Abbeville103 19494 221,045 18
Oval89 21704 18844 22
Myatt's Fields109 18551 201,021 20
Streatham Hill East85 22615 191,037 19
Clapham Park85 23477 23776 23
Streatham Wells72 24425 24659 24
West Dulwich52 25419 25653 25

Vauxhall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 53 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (88 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (51 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
April 20254
March 202511
February 202515
January 20257
December 202410
November 202416
October 202413
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 304 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202531
May 202526
April 202518
March 202525
February 202513
January 202527
December 202429
November 202431
October 202430
September 202431
August 20248

A total of 248 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202524
May 202517
April 202525
March 202513
February 202515
January 202518
December 202426
November 202427
October 202424
September 202414
August 202424

A total of 583 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202551
May 202551
April 202547
March 202555
February 202535
January 202540
December 202461
November 202462
October 202454
September 202448
August 202436

A total of 573 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202544
May 202550
April 202551
March 202563
February 202552
January 202559
December 202444
November 202439
October 202444
September 202426
August 202448

A total of 110 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202512
May 202513
April 202515
March 20259
February 20257
January 20253
December 20249
November 20245
October 20246
September 202411
August 20248

A total of 889 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202571
June 202588
May 202581
April 2025106
March 202569
February 202555
January 202552
December 202484
November 202469
October 2024103
September 202465
August 202446

A total of 117 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 202511
April 202511
March 20255
February 202517
January 202519
December 202413
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
May 20257
April 202512
March 202511
February 202514
January 20257
December 202413
November 202410
October 202415
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 202412
October 20248
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 154 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202516
May 202518
April 202510
March 20256
February 202511
January 20256
December 20248
November 202412
October 202420
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Vauxhall in July 2025

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

1. Parry Street (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting7
Theft from the person7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft4
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
2. Miles Street (Map)
Total26
Anti-social behaviour12
Theft from the person6
Burglary2
Robbery2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting7
Theft from the person6
Other theft3
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Vauxhall (Map)
Total17
Theft from the person5
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
6. Trenchold Street (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
7. Salamanca Place (Map)
Total13
Theft from the person5
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
8. Vauxhall Bus Station (Map)
Total11
Theft from the person6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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