Crime in Kennington, Lambeth: statistics, rates and trends

2,200 crimes were recorded in Kennington, Lambeth in the 12 months to July 2026, 137.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 543 reports (25% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kennington, Lambeth has the 571st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Kennington, Lambeth was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,200 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,675). Over the whole period it rose 15%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kennington, Lambeth over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, theft from the person, other theft.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+177%) and theft from the person (+39%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-23%) and public order (-16%).

Violence and sexual offences in Kennington, Lambeth

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kennington, Lambeth recorded 543 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 24.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Kennington, Lambeth

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kennington, Lambeth recorded 468 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 21.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Kennington, Lambeth

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kennington, Lambeth recorded 359 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 16.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Kennington, Lambeth

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kennington, Lambeth recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Kennington, Lambeth

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kennington, Lambeth recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Kennington, Lambeth

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kennington, Lambeth recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Kennington, Lambeth

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kennington, Lambeth recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Kennington, Lambeth

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kennington, Lambeth recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Kennington, Lambeth

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kennington, Lambeth recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Kennington, Lambeth

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kennington, Lambeth recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 177% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Kennington, Lambeth

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kennington, Lambeth recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Kennington, Lambeth

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kennington, Lambeth recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Kennington, Lambeth

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kennington, Lambeth recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Kennington, Lambeth

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kennington, Lambeth recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kennington, Lambeth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kennington, Lambeth.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Kennington, Lambeth over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kennington, Lambeth over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Kennington, Lambeth has an estimated population of 16,051. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kennington, Lambeth sits in decile 3.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Kennington, Lambeth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.