Crime Rate in St Martin's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Martin's

The total recorded crimes in St Martin's, Lambeth, UK in May 2025 are around 158 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Martin's crime rate of 1.77 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 St Martin's, encompassing approximately 89,327 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (25.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
St Martin's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Rise with total crimes: 30
  • Maley Avenue with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15

How safe is St Martin's?

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

  • Relative to Lambeth:

    • In 2024, St Martin's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lambeth average, with 1053 crimes compared to 1104.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, St Martin's witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

    • In 2023, St Martin's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lambeth average, with 1,893 crimes compared to 1,861. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Martin's witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lambeth, St Martin's has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

St Martin's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Martin's has recorded 158 crimes with crime rate of 2.06 ranking 12th out of 24 in the Lambeth, UK

In 2024, the total St Martin's crimes were 1,053. The crime rate of St Martin's in 2024 was 28.95 (year) or 2.41 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Lambeth.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Martin's were around 1,893 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.45 (year) or 2.62 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Lambeth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Martin's)CrimesRank (St Martin's)CrimesRank (St Martin's)
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
Kennington180 101,062 111,739 12
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

St Martin's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (26 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 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 34 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Bicycle theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202539
March 202525
February 202535
January 202534
December 202437
November 202443
October 202432
September 202432
August 202434
July 20243

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 20254
February 202511
January 20259
December 202413
November 20248
October 20245
September 202414
August 20244
July 20243

A total of 252 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202536
March 202520
February 202524
January 202522
December 202434
November 202419
October 202428
September 202425
August 202418

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 20255
February 20252
January 20256
December 20246
November 202410
October 202412
September 20247

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 202418
October 20248
September 202415
August 20248

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202513
March 20256
February 20258
January 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 202426
September 202415
August 20243

A total of 150 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 202526
February 202520
January 202515
December 202422
November 202414
October 202421
September 202416
August 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
December 20241

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20256
January 20255
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
July 20243

A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202522
March 202514
February 202515
January 202525
December 20246
November 20248
October 202416
September 202414
August 20249

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20249
November 202411
October 20246
September 20249
August 202419
July 20243

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202514
March 202512
February 202514
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247
August 20248

High Crime Locations St Martin's in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Martin's postcode area is presented below.

1. Station Rise (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Drugs3
Other crime3
Other theft3
Robbery3
2. Maley Avenue (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Possession of weapons3
Vehicle crime3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting14
Robbery1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Burglary2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
5. Brockwell Park Gardens (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Norwood Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
7. Thurlow Hill (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
8. Perran Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
9. Ethelworth Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
10. Dalton Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2

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