Crime Rate in Kennington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kennington

The total recorded crimes in Kennington, Lambeth, UK in July 2025 are around 193 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kennington crime rate of 1.45 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (2.56% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (25) incidents (4.17% increase)
Kennington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stannary Street with total crimes: 17
  • Castlebrook Close with total crimes: 14
  • Lambeth High Street 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 areas in the Lambeth.

    • 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 areas in the Lambeth.

  • 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 July 2025 the Kennington has recorded 193 crimes with crime rate of 0.07 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kennington)CrimesRank (Kennington)CrimesRank (Kennington)
Waterloo & South Bank548 13,539 16,001 1
Brixton Windrush343 22,269 23,952 2
Vauxhall308 31,934 32,537 3
Stockwell West & Larkhall215 91,371 72,520 4
Brixton Acre Lane254 51,505 42,412 7
Clapham East267 41,347 81,853 11
Clapham Town192 111,464 52,484 5
Brixton North237 71,380 62,413 6
Streatham St Leonard's242 61,216 92,130 8
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction216 81,189 102,121 9
St Martin's185 121,053 121,893 10
Stockwell East110 17752 171,560 13
Streatham Common & Vale185 13894 131,421 17
Gipsy Hill168 14834 141,536 14
Knight's Hill121 16770 161,514 15
Brixton Rush Common102 20813 151,474 16
Streatham Hill West & Thornton124 15525 21921 21
Clapham Common & Abbeville103 19494 221,045 18
Oval89 21704 18844 22
Myatt's Fields109 18551 201,021 20
Streatham Hill East85 22615 191,037 19
Clapham Park85 23477 23776 23
Streatham Wells72 24425 24659 24
West Dulwich52 25419 25653 25

Kennington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (55 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 256 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202524
May 202531
April 202519
March 202524
February 202515
January 202514
December 202413
November 202419
October 202433
September 202426
August 202413

A total of 146 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202514
May 202511
April 202513
March 202513
February 20256
January 202510
December 202415
November 202413
October 202414
September 202416
August 20243

A total of 479 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202555
May 202547
April 202552
March 202533
February 202532
January 202535
December 202426
November 202428
October 202438
September 202442
August 202441

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20249
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 90 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 202512
April 202510
March 20258
February 20254
January 20256
December 202420
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20257
May 20251
April 20258
March 20256
February 20257
January 202511
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 462 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202539
May 202547
April 202531
March 202542
February 202540
January 202544
December 202437
November 202425
October 202447
September 202438
August 202432

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 202510
January 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20254
April 202517
March 202511
February 20256
January 202510
December 20248
November 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 202414

A total of 100 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202512
May 202510
April 20255
March 202510
February 20255
January 20259
December 202411
November 20244
October 20249
September 202412
August 20247

A total of 83 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20256
April 20258
March 20254
February 20255
January 20258
December 20243
November 20243
October 202414
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Kennington in July 2025

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

1. Stannary Street (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Castlebrook Close (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Lambeth High Street (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
4. Opal Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Kempsford Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
7. Bolton Crescent (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Oval Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Robbery1
10. Walnut Tree Walk (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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