Is SW9 Safe?
Lambeth, Lambeth
Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk
Overall safety rating
Above average crime
SW9 has 87% more burglaries per 1,000 residents than the UK average.
Burglaries (12 months)
399
6.31 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
Total crimes (12 months)
11,095
175.5 per 1,000 residents
Monthly burglary trend
2025-04 to 2026-03
31
34
41
34
27
31
39
25
40
36
24
37
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Property types in SW9
Source: Census 2021 · 26,997 households
Detached 1%Semi-detached 4%Terraced 11%Flats 84%
Neighbourhood crime detail
SW9 sits within Brixton North. For a detailed breakdown of crime by type and month, see the full neighbourhood report.
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Start Free Security CheckCrime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.
