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Burglary Rates in Kennington

Lambeth, London, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Kennington recorded 119 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 81% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

119

6.12 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

2,677

137.8 per 1,000 residents

81% above the UK average16% above the London regional average

How does Kennington rank?

Within Lambeth

10 of 25 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

91th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

14
15
8
9
7
7
8
11
9
13
6
12
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
665
25%
Anti-social Behaviour
618
23%
Other Crime
544
20%
Theft from Person
409
15%
Burglary
119
4%
Drug Offences
109
4%
Robbery
103
4%
Vehicle Crime
61
2%
Shoplifting
49
2%

Property mix in Kennington

Source: Census 2021 · 8,696 households

Detached 1%Semi-detached 2%Terraced 11%Flats 86%

The most common property type in Kennington is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Kennington homeowners

Most homes in Kennington are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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