Crime in Vauxhall, Lambeth: statistics, rates and trends
3,301 crimes were recorded in Vauxhall, Lambeth in the 12 months to July 2026, 264.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Vauxhall, Lambeth at a glance
- Crime trends in Vauxhall, Lambeth
- Types of crime in Vauxhall, Lambeth
- Vauxhall, Lambeth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Vauxhall, Lambeth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Vauxhall, Lambeth
- Population and deprivation in Vauxhall, Lambeth
- Questions about crime in Vauxhall, Lambeth
- About this data
3,301 crimes were recorded in Vauxhall, Lambeth in the 12 months to July 2026, 264.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was theft from the person, with 981 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Vauxhall, Lambeth has the 103rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Vauxhall, Lambeth | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,301 | 48,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 264.5 | 153.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,480 | 316,920 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Vauxhall, Lambeth was highest in the year to July 2025 (3,390 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,541). Over the whole period it rose 67%, 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 | 3,301 | 264.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,390 | 271.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,918 | 233.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,075 | 166.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,899 | 152.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,541 | 123.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,770 | 141.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,895 | 151.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,982 | 158.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 331 |
| June 2026 | 336 |
| May 2026 | 252 |
| April 2026 | 268 |
| March 2026 | 254 |
| February 2026 | 240 |
| January 2026 | 249 |
| December 2025 | 257 |
| November 2025 | 303 |
| October 2025 | 270 |
| September 2025 | 278 |
| August 2025 | 263 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Vauxhall, Lambeth 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 theft from the person, violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in other crime (+100%) and bicycle theft (+49%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-46%) and burglary (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 981 | 78.6 | 46.53 | +9% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 573 | 45.9 | 1.34 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 422 | 33.8 | 2.20 | -26% |
| Other theft | 320 | 25.6 | 4.01 | +3% |
| Robbery | 280 | 22.4 | 16.61 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 163 | 13.1 | 1.58 | -1% |
| Public order | 125 | 10.0 | 1.51 | +5% |
| Bicycle theft | 100 | 8.0 | 9.73 | +49% |
| Drugs | 89 | 7.1 | 2.18 | -22% |
| Burglary | 82 | 6.6 | 1.86 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 4.7 | 0.70 | -46% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 4.1 | 0.83 | -12% |
| Other crime | 42 | 3.4 | 1.59 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.1 | 1.16 | +8% |
Theft from the person in Vauxhall, Lambeth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Vauxhall, Lambeth recorded 981 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (78.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 29.7% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Vauxhall, Lambeth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Vauxhall, Lambeth recorded 573 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 17.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Vauxhall, Lambeth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Vauxhall, Lambeth recorded 422 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Vauxhall, Lambeth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Vauxhall, Lambeth recorded 320 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Vauxhall, Lambeth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Vauxhall, Lambeth recorded 280 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Vauxhall, Lambeth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Vauxhall, Lambeth recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Vauxhall, Lambeth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Vauxhall, Lambeth recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Vauxhall, Lambeth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Vauxhall, Lambeth recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Vauxhall, Lambeth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Vauxhall, Lambeth recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Vauxhall, Lambeth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Vauxhall, Lambeth recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Vauxhall, Lambeth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Vauxhall, Lambeth recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Vauxhall, Lambeth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Vauxhall, Lambeth recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Vauxhall, Lambeth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Vauxhall, Lambeth recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Vauxhall, Lambeth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Vauxhall, Lambeth recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Vauxhall, Lambeth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Vauxhall, Lambeth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Vauxhall, Lambeth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oval | 1,145 | 121.8 | -54% |
| Kennington | 2,200 | 137.1 | -48% |
| Stockwell West & Larkhall | 2,084 | 121.2 | -54% |
| Stockwell East | 1,200 | 104.9 | -60% |
| Myatt's Fields | 974 | 99.7 | -62% |
| Waterloo & South Bank | 6,396 | 662.9 | +151% |
| Brixton North | 2,477 | 149.1 | -44% |
| Clapham Town | 2,515 | 177.0 | -33% |
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 Vauxhall, Lambeth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 300 |
| On or near Vauxhall | 270 |
| On or near Supermarket | 220 |
| On or near Miles Street | 179 |
| On or near Parry Street | 165 |
| On or near Vauxhall Bus Station | 159 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 154 |
| On or near Trenchold Street | 152 |
| On or near Goding Street | 136 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 126 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Vauxhall, Lambeth 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 | 1,959 | 59.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 464 | 14.1% |
| Not recorded | 422 | 12.8% |
| Under investigation | 187 | 5.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 105 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 78 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
Vauxhall, Lambeth has an estimated population of 12,480. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Vauxhall, Lambeth sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Vauxhall, Lambeth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 8.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 84.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 27.5% |
| Social rented homes | 31.6% |
| Private rented homes | 40.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Vauxhall, Lambeth a safe place to live?
Vauxhall, Lambeth recorded 264.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Vauxhall, Lambeth?
Theft from the person was the most common category, with 981 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (573).
Is crime in Vauxhall, Lambeth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Vauxhall, Lambeth was down 3% on the year before: 3,301 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,390 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Vauxhall, Lambeth?
Vauxhall, Lambeth 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 Vauxhall, Lambeth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.