Crime Rate in Kennington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kennington

The total recorded crimes in Kennington, Lambeth, UK in February 2025 are around 135 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kennington crime rate of 1.01 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 Kennington, encompassing approximately 133,065 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-8.57% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
Kennington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castlebrook Close with total crimes: 11
  • Oval with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8

How safe is Kennington?

To understand the safety of Kennington, we need to analyze Kennington crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Lambeth:

    • In 2024, Kennington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lambeth average, with 1062 crimes compared to 1104.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Kennington witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kennington had fewer crimes than the Lambeth average, with 1,739 crimes compared to 1,861. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Kennington witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lambeth, Kennington has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Kennington Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Kennington has recorded 135 crimes with crime rate of 1.01 ranking 14th out of 24 in the Lambeth, UK

In 2024, the total Kennington crimes were 1,062. The crime rate of Kennington in 2024 was 7.98 (year) or 0.67 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Lambeth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kennington were around 1,739 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.07 (year) or 1.09 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Lambeth.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)
Waterloo & South Bank412 13,539 16,001 1
Brixton Windrush247 22,269 23,952 2
Vauxhall245 31,934 32,537 3
Stockwell West & Larkhall137 131,371 72,520 4
Brixton Acre Lane175 61,505 42,412 7
Brixton North205 41,380 62,413 6
Clapham Town181 51,464 52,484 5
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction165 71,189 102,121 9
Streatham St Leonard's160 81,216 92,130 8
Clapham East144 91,347 81,853 11
St Martin's142 101,053 121,893 10
Gipsy Hill138 11834 141,536 14
Streatham Common & Vale138 12894 131,421 17
Stockwell East90 17752 171,560 13
Knight's Hill104 15770 161,514 15
Brixton Rush Common94 16813 151,474 16
Clapham Common & Abbeville53 24494 221,045 18
Oval55 23704 18844 22
Streatham Hill East80 18615 191,037 19
Streatham Hill West & Thornton68 19525 21921 21
Myatt's Fields65 21551 201,021 20
Clapham Park66 20477 23776 23
Streatham Wells63 22425 24659 24
West Dulwich51 25419 25653 25

Kennington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202540
January 202544
December 202437
November 202425
October 202447
September 202438
August 202432
July 20242
May 20241
April 202435

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20259
December 202411
November 20244
October 20249
September 202412
August 20247
April 202410

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 202510
December 202415
November 202413
October 202414
September 202416
August 20243
May 20241
April 202418

A total of 151 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202514
December 202413
November 202419
October 202433
September 202426
August 202413
May 20243
April 202415

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
April 202412

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202511
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245
April 20241

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20256
December 202420
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 279 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202532
January 202535
December 202426
November 202428
October 202438
September 202442
August 202441
April 202437

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20249
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20258
December 20243
November 20243
October 202414
September 20246
August 202411
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 202510
December 20248
November 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 202414
July 20241
May 20243
April 20248

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
April 20242

High Crime Locations Kennington in February 2025

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

1. Castlebrook Close (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Oval (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Harleyford Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
5. Lilac Place (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
6. Gibson Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
7. Magee Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
8. White Hart Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cottington Street (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Opal Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Robbery1

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