Crime in St Martin's, Lambeth: statistics, rates and trends
1,443 crimes were recorded in St Martin's, Lambeth in the 12 months to July 2026, 118.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Martin's, Lambeth at a glance
- Crime trends in St Martin's, Lambeth
- Types of crime in St Martin's, Lambeth
- St Martin's, Lambeth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Martin's, Lambeth
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Martin's, Lambeth
- Population and deprivation in St Martin's, Lambeth
- Questions about crime in St Martin's, Lambeth
- About this data
1,443 crimes were recorded in St Martin's, Lambeth in the 12 months to July 2026, 118.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 377 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Martin's, Lambeth has the 849th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Martin's, Lambeth | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,443 | 48,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 118.1 | 153.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,220 | 316,920 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Martin's, Lambeth was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,505 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,314). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,443 | 118.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,365 | 111.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,480 | 121.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,373 | 112.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,505 | 123.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,339 | 109.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,345 | 110.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,314 | 107.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,421 | 116.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 151 |
| June 2026 | 160 |
| May 2026 | 143 |
| April 2026 | 122 |
| March 2026 | 129 |
| February 2026 | 90 |
| January 2026 | 104 |
| December 2025 | 101 |
| November 2025 | 106 |
| October 2025 | 110 |
| September 2025 | 117 |
| August 2025 | 110 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Martin's, 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime, drugs.
The largest increases were in public order (+31%) and theft from the person (+28%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-37%) and burglary (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 377 | 30.9 | 0.90 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 241 | 19.7 | 2.38 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 230 | 18.8 | 1.23 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 103 | 8.4 | 1.71 | -20% |
| Other theft | 91 | 7.4 | 1.16 | +17% |
| Public order | 88 | 7.2 | 1.08 | +31% |
| Drugs | 59 | 4.8 | 1.48 | +11% |
| Burglary | 55 | 4.5 | 1.27 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 4.3 | 0.63 | -37% |
| Robbery | 47 | 3.8 | 2.85 | -15% |
| Theft from the person | 41 | 3.4 | 1.99 | +28% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 1.7 | 2.09 | +75% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.7 | 0.81 | -9% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.4 | 1.43 | +143% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Martin's, Lambeth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Martin's, Lambeth recorded 377 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 26.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Martin's, Lambeth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Martin's, Lambeth recorded 241 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Martin's, Lambeth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Martin's, Lambeth recorded 230 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Martin's, Lambeth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Martin's, Lambeth recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Martin's, Lambeth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Martin's, Lambeth recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Martin's, Lambeth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Martin's, Lambeth recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Martin's, Lambeth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Martin's, Lambeth recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Martin's, Lambeth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Martin's, Lambeth recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Martin's, Lambeth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Martin's, Lambeth recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Martin's, Lambeth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Martin's, Lambeth recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Martin's, Lambeth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Martin's, Lambeth recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Martin's, Lambeth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Martin's, Lambeth recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Martin's, Lambeth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Martin's, Lambeth recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Martin's, Lambeth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Martin's, Lambeth recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 143% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Martin's, Lambeth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Martin's, Lambeth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Martin's, Lambeth |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Dulwich | 720 | 89.2 | -24% |
| Streatham Hill East | 1,146 | 94.3 | -20% |
| Brixton Rush Common | 1,400 | 91.2 | -23% |
| Knight's Hill | 1,522 | 105.2 | -11% |
| Streatham Wells | 658 | 67.9 | -43% |
| Clapham Park | 882 | 87.6 | -26% |
| Streatham Hill West & Thornton | 946 | 84.6 | -28% |
| Gipsy Hill | 1,229 | 99.3 | -16% |
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 St Martin's, Lambeth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 278 |
| On or near Station Rise | 67 |
| On or near Brockwell Park Gardens | 57 |
| On or near Perran Road | 53 |
| On or near Dalton Street | 47 |
| On or near Ethelworth Court | 43 |
| On or near Abbots Park | 38 |
| On or near High Trees | 38 |
| On or near Penrith Place | 38 |
| On or near Ullswater Road | 34 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Martin's, 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 581 | 40.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 297 | 20.6% |
| Not recorded | 230 | 15.9% |
| Under investigation | 129 | 8.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 101 | 7.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 54 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
St Martin's, Lambeth has an estimated population of 12,220. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Martin's, Lambeth sits in decile 3.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Martin's, Lambeth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 76.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 34.1% |
| Social rented homes | 33.4% |
| Private rented homes | 32.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 |
Is St Martin's, Lambeth a safe place to live?
St Martin's, Lambeth recorded 118.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in St Martin's, Lambeth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 377 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (241).
Is crime in St Martin's, Lambeth going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Martin's, Lambeth was up 6% on the year before: 1,443 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,365 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Martin's, Lambeth?
St Martin's, Lambeth is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 St Martin's, Lambeth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.