Crime in Gipsy Hill: statistics, rates and trends
1,229 crimes were recorded in Gipsy Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Gipsy Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Gipsy Hill
- Types of crime in Gipsy Hill
- Gipsy Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Gipsy Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Gipsy Hill
- Population and deprivation in Gipsy Hill
- Questions about crime in Gipsy Hill
- About this data
1,229 crimes were recorded in Gipsy Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 376 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Gipsy Hill has the 1,256th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Gipsy Hill | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,229 | 48,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.3 | 153.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,382 | 316,920 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Gipsy Hill was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,633 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,194). Over the whole period it fell 16%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,229 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,306 | 105.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,194 | 96.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,296 | 104.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,445 | 116.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,633 | 131.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,472 | 118.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,309 | 105.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,458 | 117.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 125 |
| June 2026 | 118 |
| May 2026 | 110 |
| April 2026 | 92 |
| March 2026 | 100 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 115 |
| December 2025 | 102 |
| November 2025 | 100 |
| October 2025 | 87 |
| September 2025 | 76 |
| August 2025 | 123 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Gipsy Hill over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, other theft, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in robbery (+52%) and anti-social behaviour (+18%). The largest falls were in drugs (-68%) and criminal damage and arson (-52%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 376 | 30.4 | 0.89 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 360 | 29.1 | 1.90 | +18% |
| Other theft | 102 | 8.2 | 1.29 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 100 | 8.1 | 1.64 | -14% |
| Public order | 54 | 4.4 | 0.66 | -13% |
| Burglary | 47 | 3.8 | 1.07 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 3.8 | 0.56 | -52% |
| Drugs | 38 | 3.1 | 0.94 | -68% |
| Robbery | 32 | 2.6 | 1.91 | +52% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 1.5 | 0.91 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.5 | 0.18 | +64% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.1 | 0.54 | -36% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.0 | 1.08 | +62% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.7 | 0.88 | +80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Gipsy Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gipsy Hill recorded 376 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 30.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Gipsy Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gipsy Hill recorded 360 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 29.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Gipsy Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gipsy Hill recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Gipsy Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gipsy Hill recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Gipsy Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gipsy Hill recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Gipsy Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gipsy Hill recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Gipsy Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gipsy Hill recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Gipsy Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gipsy Hill recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 68% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Gipsy Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Gipsy Hill recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Gipsy Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Gipsy Hill recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Gipsy Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gipsy Hill recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Gipsy Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gipsy Hill recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Gipsy Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gipsy Hill recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Gipsy Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Gipsy Hill recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Gipsy Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Gipsy Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gipsy Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knight's Hill | 1,522 | 105.2 | +6% |
| West Dulwich | 720 | 89.2 | -10% |
| St Martin's | 1,443 | 118.1 | +19% |
| Streatham Wells | 658 | 67.9 | -32% |
| Streatham Hill East | 1,146 | 94.3 | -5% |
| Streatham St Leonard's | 2,359 | 146.9 | +48% |
| Streatham Common & Vale | 1,728 | 104.0 | +5% |
| Brixton Rush Common | 1,400 | 91.2 | -8% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Gipsy Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hawke Road | 69 |
| On or near Westow Hill | 58 |
| On or near Vicars Oak Road | 50 |
| On or near Dunelm Grove | 36 |
| On or near Gipsy Road Gardens | 35 |
| On or near Oakwood Drive | 35 |
| On or near Paxton Place | 35 |
| On or near Windsor Close | 33 |
| On or near Gipsy Road | 26 |
| On or near Beardell Street | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gipsy Hill over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 394 | 32.1% |
| Not recorded | 360 | 29.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 262 | 21.3% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 7.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Gipsy Hill has an estimated population of 12,382. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gipsy Hill sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Gipsy Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.0% |
| Social rented homes | 38.9% |
| Private rented homes | 23.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
Is Gipsy Hill a safe place to live?
Gipsy Hill recorded 99.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Gipsy Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 376 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (360).
Is crime in Gipsy Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gipsy Hill was down 6% on the year before: 1,229 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,306 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Gipsy Hill?
Gipsy Hill is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Gipsy Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.