Crime in Kennington, Lambeth: statistics, rates and trends
2,225 crimes were recorded in Kennington, Lambeth in the 12 months to August 2026, 138.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kennington, Lambeth at a glance
- Crime trends in Kennington, Lambeth
- Types of crime in Kennington, Lambeth
- Kennington, Lambeth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kennington, Lambeth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kennington, Lambeth
- Demographics of Kennington, Lambeth
- Questions about crime in Kennington, Lambeth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (555), anti-social behaviour (482) and theft from the person (356) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 546th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Kennington, Lambeth | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,225 | 48,809 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 138.6 | 154.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 16,051 | 316,920 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Kennington, Lambeth of any year here (2,225 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,225 | 138.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,000 | 124.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,707 | 106.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,772 | 110.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,669 | 104.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,079 | 129.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,094 | 130.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,061 | 128.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,926 | 120.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 201 |
| July 2026 | 262 |
| June 2026 | 247 |
| May 2026 | 193 |
| April 2026 | 171 |
| March 2026 | 184 |
| February 2026 | 141 |
| January 2026 | 135 |
| December 2025 | 177 |
| November 2025 | 155 |
| October 2025 | 183 |
| September 2025 | 176 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kennington, Lambeth recorded notably more theft from the person (13.2 times the national rate), robbery (4.5 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (4.2 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (54% below) and criminal damage and arson (39% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 23 to 63 and theft from the person rose from 267 to 356, while criminal damage and arson fell from 91 to 66.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 555 | 34.6 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 482 | 30.0 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Theft from the person | 356 | 22.2 | 1.7 | +33% |
| Other theft | 152 | 9.5 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Burglary | 109 | 6.8 | 3.6 | +8% |
| Robbery | 99 | 6.2 | 1.4 | +30% |
| Public order | 97 | 6.0 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Drugs | 91 | 5.7 | 3.3 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 63 | 3.9 | 8.5 | +174% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 3.6 | 5.0 | +4% |
| Bicycle theft | 55 | 3.4 | 0.8 | -4% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.5 | 2.1 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kennington, Lambeth; the highest is Waterloo & South Bank (662.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Myatt's Fields (100.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kennington, Lambeth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall | 3,304 | 264.7 | +91% |
| Oval | 1,146 | 121.9 | -12% |
| Waterloo & South Bank | 6,391 | 662.4 | +378% |
| Myatt's Fields | 981 | 100.5 | -28% |
| Stockwell East | 1,227 | 107.2 | -23% |
| Stockwell West & Larkhall | 2,087 | 121.4 | -12% |
| Brixton North | 2,474 | 148.9 | +7% |
| Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction | 2,395 | 153.3 | +11% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Kennington, Lambeth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (108).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 108 |
| On or near Stannary Street | 97 |
| On or near Harleyford Street | 94 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 94 |
| On or near Opal Street | 77 |
| On or near Castlebrook Close | 64 |
| On or near Cottington Street | 64 |
| On or near Lambeth High Street | 62 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 61 |
| On or near Othello Close | 59 |
Of the 1,743 crimes in Kennington, Lambeth with a recorded outcome, 53% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 482 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 924 | 53.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 424 | 24.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 169 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 81 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 76 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Kennington, Lambeth has an estimated population of 16,051 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (67%, against 23%), more social housing (47%, against 17%) and more unemployed residents (6.1%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kennington, Lambeth average decile 3.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Kennington, Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 54.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 67.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 28.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 46.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kennington, Lambeth a safe place to live?
Kennington, Lambeth recorded 138.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 546th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Kennington, Lambeth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 555 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (482).
Is crime in Kennington, Lambeth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kennington, Lambeth was up 11% on the year before: 2,225 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,000 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kennington, Lambeth?
About 16,051 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kennington, Lambeth?
Kennington, Lambeth is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.