Crime Rate in Waterloo & South Bank: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Waterloo & South Bank

The total recorded crimes in Waterloo & South Bank, Lambeth, UK in May 2025 are around 490 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waterloo & South Bank crime rate of 4.39 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 Waterloo & South Bank, encompassing approximately 111,498 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Theft from the person: (131) incidents (-34.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (92) incidents (19.48% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (89) incidents (-27.64% decrease)
Waterloo & South Bank Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 48
  • Addington Street with total crimes: 24
  • Chicheley Street with total crimes: 23

How safe is Waterloo & South Bank?

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

  • Relative to Lambeth:

    • In 2024, Waterloo & South Bank reported a higher crime volume than the Lambeth average, with 3,539 crimes compared to 1,104. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Waterloo & South Bank witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

    • In 2023, Waterloo & South Bank experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lambeth average, with 6,001 crimes compared to 1,861. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Waterloo & South Bank witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Waterloo & South Bank Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Waterloo & South Bank has recorded 490 crimes with crime rate of 4.39 ranking 1th out of 24 in the Lambeth, UK

In 2024, the total Waterloo & South Bank crimes were 3,539. The crime rate of Waterloo & South Bank in 2024 was 31.74 (year) or 2.65 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Lambeth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Waterloo & South Bank were around 6,001 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.82 (year) or 4.49 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Lambeth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Waterloo & South Bank)CrimesRank (Waterloo & South Bank)CrimesRank (Waterloo & South Bank)
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
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

Waterloo & South Bank Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (131 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (92 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (200 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (123 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (218 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (92 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 142 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 66 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (109 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (72 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 106 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 89 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (128 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (90 cases).

In October 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (190 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (112 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (161 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (107 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (97 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (93 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1486 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 135.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 218 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025131
April 2025200
March 2025218
February 2025142
January 2025109
December 2024106
November 2024128
October 2024190
September 2024161
August 202497
July 20244

A total of 117 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 20259
February 20259
January 202510
December 202410
November 202410
October 202424
September 202418
August 20244

A total of 788 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 71.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202592
April 202577
March 202574
February 202566
January 202565
December 202465
November 202490
October 2024112
September 2024107
August 202435
July 20245

A total of 906 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 82.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202589
April 2025123
March 202592
February 202563
January 202572
December 202489
November 202487
October 2024103
September 202495
August 202488
July 20245

A total of 622 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 202558
March 202559
February 202542
January 202553
December 202457
November 202454
October 202468
September 202471
August 202493

A total of 208 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202528
March 202519
February 202520
January 202530
December 202420
November 202415
October 202417
September 202418
August 202412
July 20241

A total of 239 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202539
March 202524
February 202519
January 202526
December 202415
November 202416
October 202421
September 202436
August 202416
July 20242

A total of 197 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202522
March 202513
February 202511
January 202520
December 202419
November 202422
October 202431
September 202415
August 202425
July 20244

A total of 149 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 202518
February 202515
January 202521
December 202413
November 202414
October 202421
September 202418
August 20248

A total of 97 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202514
March 20256
February 20259
January 20259
December 202417
November 202412
October 20246
September 202413
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20255
February 20256
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245

A total of 139 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202520
March 202520
February 20257
January 202519
December 202414
November 202415
October 202412
September 202414
August 202415
July 20241

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

High Crime Locations Waterloo & South Bank in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Waterloo & South Bank postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total48
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft10
Theft from the person10
Anti-social behaviour8
Bicycle theft3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. Addington Street (Map)
Total24
Theft from the person8
Other theft7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
3. Chicheley Street (Map)
Total23
Other theft9
Shoplifting4
Theft from the person3
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Pratt Walk (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Robbery2
Public order1
5. Waterloo (Map)
Total19
Theft from the person5
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Robbery2
Public order1
6. Newnham Terrace (Map)
Total15
Theft from the person5
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
7. Pear Place (Map)
Total15
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Robbery1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Theft from the person6
Other theft4
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. London Waterloo (Map)
Total12
Other theft5
Theft from the person5
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Secker Street (Map)
Total12
Theft from the person6
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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