Based on April 2026 Police data, Lambeth (SE27) recorded the lowest crime rate in Lambeth, with 492 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Lambeth (SE11) recorded 2,052 crimes in the same period — more than 4x the crime count of the safest area. All 7 areas analysed in Lambeth exceeded 150 crimes per month, suggesting a higher-than-average crime environment overall. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Lambeth (SE27) is the safest area in Lambeth, recording 492 crimes — 59% fewer than the average across the 7 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
Lambeth (SE11) recorded the most crime in Lambeth in April 2026, with 2,052 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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