Crime Rate in Lambeth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lambeth

The total recorded crimes in Lambeth, UK in March 2025 are around 3,714 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lambeth crime rate of 11.69 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 Lambeth, encompassing approximately 317,650 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (831) incidents (7.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (726) incidents (21.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (489) incidents (21.95% increase)
Lambeth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 55
  • Addington Street with total crimes: 41
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 36

Lambeth Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Lambeth?

To understand the safety of Lambeth, we need to analyze Lambeth crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Lambeth has recorded 27,602 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 86.89 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 185 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 46,516 crimes with a crime rate of 146.44, ranking it 27 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Inner London:

    • In 2024, Lambeth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Inner London average, with 27602 crimes compared to 41876.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lambeth recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Lambeth had fewer crimes than the Inner London average, with 46,516 crimes compared to 65,978. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Additionally, Lambeth recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Lambeth is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Inner London, Lambeth has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Lambeth Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Waterloo & South Bank (563 crimes), and the safest, West Dulwich (47 crimes), is 516 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Lambeth.

Similarly, the area of Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank (563 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Clapham South (38 crimes), with a difference of 525 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Lambeth.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Waterloo & South Bank563
Vauxhall282
Brixton Windrush268
Streatham St Leonard's198
Brixton Acre Lane188

Safest Wards:

Oval58
Clapham Common & Abbeville58
Clapham Park54
Streatham Wells52
West Dulwich47

Most Dangerous Areas:

Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank563
Brixton North272
Vauxhall South233
Brixton Central160
Kennington West & Vauxhall North160

Safest Areas:

Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North46
West Norwood West & Streatham East46
Clapham Park West42
Stockwell North41
Clapham South38

Lambeth Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Lambeth has recorded 3,714 crimes with crime rate of 11.69 ranking 7499th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 10 in terms of crime rate in Inner London.

In 2024, the total Lambeth crimes were 27,602. The crime rate of Lambeth in 2024 was 86.89 (year) or 7.24 (month) ranking it 185 danzarous in the UK. Lambeth ranked 7 in terms of total crimes and 9 in terms of crime rate in Inner London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lambeth were around 46,516 crimes with yearly crime rate of 146.44 (year) or 12.20 (month) ranking 27 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Inner London, Lambeth ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 9 as per crime rate of Lambeth

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)
Westminster30,409 17237,090 2370,073 2
Tower Hamlets3,939 1627,666 744,863 10
Wandsworth2,770 1518,729 1433,487 14
Lewisham2,988 1421,182 1336,745 13
Newham4,138 1329,113 1145,081 12
Haringey2,989 1219,939 1237,871 11
Hammersmith and Fulham2,202 815,789 1027,203 7
Hackney3,231 923,027 838,373 8
Southwark4,330 729,850 646,312 6
Islington3,829 626,124 441,409 5
Kensington and Chelsea2,331 517,023 528,947 4
Camden7,591 455,577 390,410 3
City of London2,746 337,556 136,404 1

Lambeth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (831 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (726 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 771 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 600 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (844 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (697 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 839 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 648 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (884 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (762 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (1047 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (951 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (906 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (842 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (965 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (721 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

In June 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2693 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 299.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 416 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025328
February 2025304
January 2025333
December 2024386
November 2024374
October 2024416
September 2024392
August 2024142
July 202418

A total of 1506 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 167.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 213 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025182
February 2025140
January 2025167
December 2024160
November 2024207
October 2024213
September 2024212
August 2024204
July 202421

A total of 1248 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 138.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 175 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025163
February 2025155
January 2025157
December 2024174
November 2024156
October 2024173
September 2024175
August 202492
July 20243

A total of 3460 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 384.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 531 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025489
February 2025401
January 2025333
December 2024447
November 2024471
October 2024531
September 2024448
August 2024325
July 202415

A total of 6765 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 751.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 951 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025831
February 2025771
January 2025844
December 2024839
November 2024884
October 2024951
September 2024906
August 2024721
July 202418

A total of 512 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202558
February 202559
January 202554
December 202460
November 202478
October 202487
September 202481
August 202431
July 20244

A total of 1358 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 150.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 229 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025123
February 2025124
January 2025150
December 2024151
November 2024200
October 2024229
September 2024198
August 2024178
July 20245

A total of 1342 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 167.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 223 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025156
February 2025138
January 2025137
December 2024166
November 2024173
October 2024223
September 2024210
August 2024139

A total of 6287 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 785.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1047 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025726
February 2025600
January 2025697
December 2024648
November 2024762
October 20241047
September 2024842
August 2024965

A total of 1420 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 157.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 211 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025174
February 2025170
January 2025182
December 2024203
November 2024180
October 2024175
September 2024211
August 2024124
July 20241

A total of 320 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 202540
January 202553
December 202431
November 202444
October 202438
September 202442
August 202419
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 146 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202514
January 202516
December 202414
November 202421
October 202414
September 202415
August 202429
July 20243

A total of 1658 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 184.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 273 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025214
February 2025193
January 2025246
December 2024206
November 2024205
October 2024273
September 2024235
August 202484
July 20242

A total of 1884 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 235.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 304 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025201
February 2025304
January 2025291
December 2024273
November 2024203
October 2024231
September 2024251
August 2024130

High Crime Locations Lambeth in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total55
Violence and sexual offences22
Theft from the person9
Public order7
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2
Other crime1
Burglary1
2. Addington Street (Map)
Total41
Theft from the person16
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Robbery5
Other theft5
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting31
Anti-social behaviour5
4. Brixton (Map)
Total23
Theft from the person8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft3
Robbery1
5. London Waterloo (Map)
Total23
Theft from the person16
Other theft7
6. Police Station (Map)
Total21
Public order9
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.