Crime Rate in Kennington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kennington

The total recorded crimes in Kennington, Lambeth, UK in May 2025 are around 180 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kennington crime rate of 1.35 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (-9.62% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (51.61% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (31) incidents (63.16% increase)
Kennington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castlebrook Close with total crimes: 13
  • Cottington Street with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the Kennington has recorded 180 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kennington)CrimesRank (Kennington)CrimesRank (Kennington)
Waterloo & South Bank490 13,539 16,001 1
Brixton Windrush329 22,269 23,952 2
Vauxhall290 31,934 32,537 3
Stockwell West & Larkhall159 111,371 72,520 4
Brixton Acre Lane225 51,505 42,412 7
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction256 41,189 102,121 9
Clapham Town220 61,464 52,484 5
Brixton North203 81,380 62,413 6
Streatham St Leonard's205 71,216 92,130 8
Clapham East199 91,347 81,853 11
St Martin's158 121,053 121,893 10
Stockwell East88 18752 171,560 13
Streatham Common & Vale134 13894 131,421 17
Gipsy Hill121 14834 141,536 14
Knight's Hill101 16770 161,514 15
Brixton Rush Common115 15813 151,474 16
Myatt's Fields89 17551 201,021 20
Clapham Common & Abbeville83 21494 221,045 18
Oval87 19704 18844 22
Streatham Hill East84 20615 191,037 19
Streatham Hill West & Thornton80 22525 21921 21
Clapham Park56 25477 23776 23
Streatham Wells67 23425 24659 24
West Dulwich60 24419 25653 25

Kennington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 207 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

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

A total of 374 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

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

A total of 385 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202531
March 202542
February 202540
January 202544
December 202437
November 202425
October 202447
September 202438
August 202432
July 20242

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202517
March 202511
February 20256
January 202510
December 20248
November 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 202414
July 20241

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Kennington in May 2025

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

1. Castlebrook Close (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour11
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cottington Street (Map)
Total10
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
4. Bowling Green Street (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Stannary Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
6. Opal Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
7. St Agnes Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Public order1
8. White Hart Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
9. Oval Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Kennington Park Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1

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