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 February 2025 are around 412 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waterloo & South Bank crime rate of 3.70 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 Feb were:

  • Theft from the person: (142) incidents (30.28% increase)
  • Other theft: (66) incidents (1.54% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Waterloo & South Bank Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 36
  • London Waterloo with total crimes: 24
  • Chicheley Street with total crimes: 19

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Waterloo & South Bank has recorded 412 crimes with crime rate of 3.70 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)
Brixton Windrush247 22,269 23,952 2
Vauxhall245 31,934 32,537 3
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

Waterloo & South Bank 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 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.

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (167 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (73 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (14 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202510
December 202410
November 202410
October 202424
September 202418
August 20244
April 202416
March 20241

A total of 618 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202566
January 202565
December 202465
November 202490
October 2024112
September 2024107
August 202435
July 20245
May 20246
April 202462
March 20245

A total of 1134 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 103.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025142
January 2025109
December 2024106
November 2024128
October 2024190
September 2024161
August 202497
July 20244
May 202416
April 2024167
March 202414

A total of 681 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202563
January 202572
December 202489
November 202487
October 2024103
September 202495
August 202488
July 20245
May 20244
April 202473
March 20242

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202519
December 202414
November 202415
October 202412
September 202414
August 202415
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 90 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20259
December 202417
November 202412
October 20246
September 202413
August 20244
July 20241
April 202417
March 20242

A total of 181 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202519
January 202526
December 202415
November 202416
October 202421
September 202436
August 202416
July 20242
May 20241
April 202428
March 20241

A total of 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202520
January 202530
December 202420
November 202415
October 202417
September 202418
August 202412
July 20241
May 20242
April 202420
March 20246

A total of 118 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202521
December 202413
November 202414
October 202421
September 202418
August 20248
April 20248

A total of 492 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202542
January 202553
December 202457
November 202454
October 202468
September 202471
August 202493
April 202454

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 176 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202520
December 202419
November 202422
October 202431
September 202415
August 202425
July 20244
May 20243
April 202421
March 20245

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
April 20243

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Waterloo & South Bank in February 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences11
Theft from the person10
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. London Waterloo (Map)
Total24
Theft from the person16
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Vehicle crime1
3. Chicheley Street (Map)
Total19
Theft from the person8
Other theft4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Robbery1
4. Addington Street (Map)
Total18
Theft from the person8
Other theft7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pratt Walk (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime2
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
6. Pear Place (Map)
Total17
Robbery4
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Burglary2
Theft from the person1
7. Waterloo (Map)
Total16
Theft from the person8
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Other theft5
Theft from the person4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Newnham Terrace (Map)
Total12
Theft from the person3
Bicycle theft2
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
10. Westminster Bridge Road (Map)
Total11
Theft from the person7
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1

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