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Crime in Herne Hill

Herne Hill had 723 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 119.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 18 Lambeth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 36% below the middle Lambeth area. Crime was up 8% on the three months before.

SE24, Lambeth · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Herne Hill

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119.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
17 of 18Lambeth rank1st is the highest rate
+8%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common169 in 3 months

Month by month

173 Mar 224 Apr 273 May 235 Jun 266 Jul 222 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Herne Hill. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour16923%
violence15722%
theft8912%
theft from the person7110%
vehicle crime669%
bike theft507%
public order304%
burglary284%

Herne Hill against Lambeth

TypeHerne Hill per 1,000Middle Lambeth areaChange
Violence2642▲ 3%
Burglary4.66.80%
Vehicle crime10.98.8▼ 26%
Anti-social behaviour2841.3▲ 27%
Theft and robbery39.448.6▲ 26%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Brixton255▲ 17%
Loughborough Junction189.4▲ 7%
Denmark Hill161▲ 7%
Tulse Hill146.4▲ 15%
Herne Hill119.7▲ 8%
East Dulwich108.9▲ 18%
Dulwich Village87.8▲ 9%
See every Lambeth area ranked on the crime in Lambeth page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Herne Hill a safe area?

Herne Hill had about 119.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 of 18 Lambeth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Herne Hill?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (169), followed by violence (157) and theft (89).