Crime Rate in Lambeth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lambeth

The total recorded crimes in Lambeth, UK in February 2026 are around 3,544 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lambeth crime rate of 11.16 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (871) incidents (-12.90% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (691) incidents (-5.08% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (332) incidents (1.53% increase)
Lambeth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brixton with total crimes: 48
  • Hospital with total crimes: 43
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 38

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 Statstics

In February 2026 the Lambeth has recorded 3,544 crimes with crime rate of 11.16 ranking 20th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)
Wandsworth2,487 1518,729 1433,487 14
Lewisham2,890 1421,182 1336,745 13
Newham3,869 1329,113 1145,081 12
Haringey2,427 1219,939 1237,871 11
Tower Hamlets3,561 1127,666 744,863 10
Hammersmith and Fulham1,947 815,789 1027,203 7
Hackney2,784 923,027 838,373 8
Southwark3,888 729,850 646,312 6
Islington3,344 626,124 441,409 5
Kensington and Chelsea1,899 517,023 528,947 4
Camden6,394 455,577 390,410 3
Westminster22,166 2237,090 2370,073 2
City of London2,864 137,556 136,404 1

Lambeth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 871 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 691 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1000 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (728 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 874 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 773 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (897 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (776 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (965 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (874 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (928 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (882 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (983 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (949 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1072 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1045 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1030 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (983 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (951 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (885 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (929 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (813 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12022 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 924.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1072 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026871
January 20261000
December 2025874
November 2025897
October 2025965
September 2025882
August 2025949
July 20251072
June 20251030
May 2025951
April 2025929
March 2025831
February 2025771

A total of 296 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.77 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202624
January 202622
December 202527
November 202528
October 202530
September 202517
August 202520
July 202523
June 202522
May 202526
April 202523
March 202520
February 202514

A total of 1877 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 144.38 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026125
January 2026161
December 2025140
November 2025182
October 2025152
September 2025149
August 2025128
July 2025159
June 2025147
May 2025135
April 2025152
March 2025123
February 2025124

A total of 2088 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 160.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 207 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026151
January 2026162
December 2025146
November 2025145
October 2025155
September 2025173
August 2025140
July 2025155
June 2025150
May 2025207
April 2025186
March 2025163
February 2025155

A total of 10805 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 831.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1045 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026691
January 2026728
December 2025773
November 2025776
October 2025874
September 2025928
August 2025983
July 20251045
June 2025983
May 2025885
April 2025813
March 2025726
February 2025600

A total of 3471 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 267.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 320 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026272
January 2026229
December 2025233
November 2025272
October 2025259
September 2025262
August 2025316
July 2025320
June 2025309
May 2025314
April 2025278
March 2025214
February 2025193

A total of 5645 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 434.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 525 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026332
January 2026327
December 2025441
November 2025469
October 2025384
September 2025480
August 2025403
July 2025412
June 2025472
May 2025510
April 2025525
March 2025489
February 2025401

A total of 955 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 73.46 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202675
January 202658
December 202564
November 202579
October 2025100
September 202588
August 202579
July 202588
June 202562
May 202583
April 202562
March 202558
February 202559

A total of 2810 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 216.15 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 304 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026202
January 2026246
December 2025211
November 2025189
October 2025198
September 2025223
August 2025225
July 2025209
June 2025220
May 2025197
April 2025185
March 2025201
February 2025304

A total of 2478 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 190.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 267 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026161
January 2026145
December 2025189
November 2025193
October 2025195
September 2025202
August 2025231
July 2025267
June 2025222
May 2025155
April 2025196
March 2025182
February 2025140

A total of 4852 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 373.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 427 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026320
January 2026377
December 2025405
November 2025376
October 2025378
September 2025342
August 2025421
July 2025427
June 2025427
May 2025407
April 2025340
March 2025328
February 2025304

A total of 502 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202629
January 202629
December 202535
November 202548
October 202548
September 202532
August 202531
July 202539
June 202538
May 202536
April 202548
March 202549
February 202540

A total of 2237 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 172.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 227 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026157
January 2026174
December 2025179
November 2025166
October 2025178
September 2025214
August 2025182
July 2025220
June 2025227
May 20258
April 2025188
March 2025174
February 2025170

A total of 1998 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 153.69 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 185 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026134
January 2026146
December 2025185
November 2025151
October 2025140
September 2025155
August 2025150
July 2025169
June 2025169
May 2025165
April 2025140
March 2025156
February 2025138

High Crime Locations Lambeth in February 2026

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

1. Brixton (Map)
Total48
Shoplifting26
Theft from the person6
Drugs6
Other theft5
Robbery2
Public order2
Other crime1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total43
Violence and sexual offences19
Public order7
Other theft7
Theft from the person6
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total38
Shoplifting16
Theft from the person7
Robbery6
Vehicle crime5
Public order2
Bicycle theft2
4. Police Station (Map)
Total32
Violence and sexual offences14
Public order7
Drugs5
Criminal damage and arson5
Possession of weapons1
5. Pratt Walk (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences11
Other theft8
Anti-social behaviour8
6. Addington Street (Map)
Total26
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft8
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary2

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