Crime Rate in Lambeth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lambeth

The total recorded crimes in Lambeth, Lambeth in January 2025 are around 3,660 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lambeth crime rate of 11.52 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (844) incidents (0.60% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (697) incidents (7.56% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (333) incidents (-25.50% decrease)
Lambeth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 49
  • Hospital with total crimes: 40
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 34

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 (446 crimes), and the safest, West Dulwich (50 crimes), is 396 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Lambeth.

Similarly, the area of Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank (446 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Clapham South (40 crimes), with a difference of 406 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Lambeth.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Waterloo & South Bank446
Vauxhall250
Brixton Windrush246
Brixton Acre Lane232
Streatham St Leonard's225

Safest Wards:

Clapham Park62
Streatham Wells61
Clapham Common & Abbeville61
Myatt's Fields60
West Dulwich50

Most Dangerous Areas:

Lambeth North, Waterloo & South Bank446
Vauxhall South270
Brixton North267
Brixton Central185
Streatham Central145

Safest Areas:

Clapham Park East & Streatham Hill North48
Clapham Old Town48
Tulse Hill48
West Norwood West & Streatham East47
Clapham South40

Lambeth Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Lambeth has recorded 3,660 crimes with crime rate of 11.52 ranking 23th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 7 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

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)
Wandsworth2,541 1418,729 1433,487 14
Lewisham2,894 1321,182 1336,745 13
Newham3,870 1129,113 1145,081 12
Haringey2,659 1219,939 1237,871 11
Tower Hamlets3,499 827,666 744,863 10
Hammersmith and Fulham2,054 915,789 1027,203 7
Hackney2,885 1023,027 838,373 8
Southwark3,860 629,850 646,312 6
Islington3,623 426,124 441,409 5
Kensington and Chelsea2,128 517,023 528,947 4
Camden6,709 355,577 390,410 3
Westminster31,327 2237,090 2370,073 2
City of London2,337 137,556 136,404 1

Lambeth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 4961 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 826.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1047 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025697
December 2024648
November 2024762
October 20241047
September 2024842
August 2024965

A total of 930 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 132.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 175 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025157
December 2024174
November 2024156
October 2024173
September 2024175
August 202492
July 20243

A total of 231 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 53 reported cases.

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

A total of 2570 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 367.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 531 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025333
December 2024447
November 2024471
October 2024531
September 2024448
August 2024325
July 202415

A total of 5163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 737.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 951 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025844
December 2024839
November 2024884
October 2024951
September 2024906
August 2024721
July 202418

A total of 112 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202516
December 202414
November 202421
October 202414
September 202415
August 202429
July 20243

A total of 395 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 56.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202554
December 202460
November 202478
October 202487
September 202481
August 202431
July 20244

A total of 1184 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 169.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 213 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025167
December 2024160
November 2024207
October 2024213
September 2024212
August 2024204
July 202421

A total of 1251 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 178.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 273 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025246
December 2024206
November 2024205
October 2024273
September 2024235
August 202484
July 20242

A total of 1111 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 158.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 229 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025150
December 2024151
November 2024200
October 2024229
September 2024198
August 2024178
July 20245

A total of 1048 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 174.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 223 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025137
December 2024166
November 2024173
October 2024223
September 2024210
August 2024139

A total of 2061 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 294.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 416 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025333
December 2024386
November 2024374
October 2024416
September 2024392
August 2024142
July 202418

A total of 1379 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 229.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 291 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025291
December 2024273
November 2024203
October 2024231
September 2024251
August 2024130

A total of 1076 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 153.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 211 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025182
December 2024203
November 2024180
October 2024175
September 2024211
August 2024124
July 20241

High Crime Locations Lambeth in January 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total49
Shoplifting44
Public order3
Robbery2
2. Hospital (Map)
Total40
Violence and sexual offences22
Other theft6
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson4
Robbery2
Other crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total34
Shoplifting34
4. Parry Street (Map)
Total32
Anti-social behaviour25
Theft from the person4
Other theft3
5. Hargwyne Street (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences24
Robbery2
Public order2
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour8
Theft from the person4
Robbery3
Other theft3
Shoplifting2

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