Crime in St Martin's, Lambeth: statistics, rates and trends
1,486 crimes were recorded in St Martin's, Lambeth in the 12 months to August 2026, 121.6 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 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
- Demographics of St Martin's, Lambeth
- Questions about crime in St Martin's, Lambeth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (364), shoplifting (284) and anti-social behaviour (245) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 800th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | St Martin's, Lambeth | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,486 | 48,809 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 121.6 | 154.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,220 | 316,920 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Martin's, Lambeth peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,505 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,301). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,486 | 121.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,343 | 109.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,485 | 121.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,377 | 112.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,505 | 123.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,342 | 109.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,375 | 112.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,301 | 106.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,415 | 115.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 153 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, St Martin's, Lambeth recorded notably more robbery (3.0 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.7 times the national rate) and theft from the person (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (44% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 176 to 284 and theft from the person rose from 31 to 47, while criminal damage and arson fell from 82 to 46 and vehicle crime fell from 130 to 96.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 364 | 29.8 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 284 | 23.2 | 8.5 | +61% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 245 | 20.0 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 96 | 7.9 | 5.0 | -26% |
| Other theft | 89 | 7.3 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Public order | 87 | 7.1 | 6.7 | +45% |
| Drugs | 57 | 4.7 | 3.3 | -3% |
| Burglary | 56 | 4.6 | 3.6 | -20% |
| Robbery | 50 | 4.1 | 1.4 | +2% |
| Theft from the person | 47 | 3.8 | 1.7 | +52% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -44% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 1.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.9 | 2.1 | +10% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
St Martin's, Lambeth has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Martin's, Lambeth |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Dulwich | 732 | 90.7 | -25% |
| Streatham Hill East | 1,151 | 94.7 | -22% |
| Brixton Rush Common | 1,417 | 92.3 | -24% |
| Knight's Hill | 1,484 | 102.6 | -16% |
| Streatham Wells | 633 | 65.3 | -46% |
| Clapham Park | 899 | 89.3 | -27% |
| Streatham Hill West & Thornton | 994 | 88.9 | -27% |
| Gipsy Hill | 1,251 | 101.0 | -17% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in St Martin's, Lambeth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (324).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 324 |
| On or near Station Rise | 71 |
| On or near Brockwell Park Gardens | 63 |
| On or near Perran Road | 45 |
| On or near Dalton Street | 43 |
| On or near Ethelworth Court | 42 |
| On or near Penrith Place | 40 |
| On or near Abbots Park | 39 |
| On or near High Trees | 37 |
| On or near Ullswater Road | 35 |
Of the 1,241 crimes in St Martin's, Lambeth with a recorded outcome, 49% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 245 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 609 | 49.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 307 | 24.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 104 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 99 | 8.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
St Martin's, Lambeth has an estimated population of 12,220 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (56%, against 23%), more social housing (33%, against 17%) and fewer retired residents (7.1%, against 21.6%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Martin's, Lambeth average decile 3.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | St Martin's, Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 55.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 34.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 33.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Martin's, Lambeth a safe place to live?
St Martin's, Lambeth recorded 121.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 800th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in St Martin's, Lambeth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 364 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (284).
Is crime in St Martin's, Lambeth going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Martin's, Lambeth was up 11% on the year before: 1,486 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,343 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Martin's, Lambeth?
About 12,220 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Martin's, Lambeth?
St Martin's, 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.