Crime in kennington, lambeth
Comprehensive safety analysis for kennington, localized within lambeth.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Denny Street Map | Shoplifting: 7Robbery: 1 | 8 |
| On or near Cottington Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Theft from the person: 2Possession of weapons: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Lambeth High Street Map | Public order: 2Vehicle crime: 2Burglary: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 2 | 5 |
| On or near Pegasus Place Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Harleyford Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 5 |
| On or near Brook Drive Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Opal Street Map | Theft from the person: 2Robbery: 1Shoplifting: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Bowling Green Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Possession of weapons: 2 | 4 |
| On or near Newport Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3 | 3 |
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Local Priorities
Drugs related Anti-Social Behaviour
A priority of the reduction in drug related Anti-Social Behaviour across the entire Oval Ward. This includes related events such as drug taking, groups loitering in specific areas, street drinking and petty theft.
Issued: 3 Mar 2026
Status Update
Team to take action against those causing anti-social behaviour and patrol at times where ASB has been reported. Details to be taken from those causing anti-social behaviour and community protection warnings and notices to be utilised where appropriate.
Actioned: 3 Mar 2026
Violent Crimes and VAWG
A priority of a reduction of violence related offences as a standard across the ward and to focus on Violence against Women and Girls.
Issued: 3 Mar 2026
Status Update
Team to conduct intel lead patrols around any hot spots for this crime type. To identify any patterns in offending and repeat offenders.
Actioned: 3 Mar 2026
Vehicle related Anti-social Behaviour
A priority of tackling vehicle related anti-social behaviour across the ward. This includes targeting those using vehicles in crime, committing traffic offences and causing an overall nuisance to the Oval Ward community.
Issued: 3 Mar 2026
Status Update
Patrols to target hotspot areas for anti-social usage of vehicles, Traffic offence reports and Section 59 notices to be issued to individuals found to be committing offences or involved in anti-social behaviour. Patrols in relation to E-bikes are also to be conducted in order to tackle the ever-growing number of illegal e-bikes on the streets of Oval.
Actioned: 3 Mar 2026
Engagement Events
Oval Ward Panel Meeting
other6:30 PM — 7:30 PM
Bolney Meadow Community Centre, 31 Bolney Street London
Drop-in Surgery
other12:00 PM — 12:30 PM
Liloo Coffee & Kitchen, 8 Claylands Road London
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