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Crime in West Norwood

West Norwood had 841 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 137.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 14th of 18 Lambeth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 25% below the middle Lambeth area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

SE27, Lambeth · within 0.6 miles of the middle of West Norwood

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137.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
14 of 18Lambeth rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common213 in 3 months

Month by month

246 Apr 237 May 279 Jun 272 Jul 272 Aug 297 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence21325%
anti-social behaviour15919%
shoplifting15919%
theft718%
public order597%
vehicle crime597%
burglary385%
drugs243%

West Norwood against Lambeth

TypeWest Norwood per 1,000Middle Lambeth areaChange
Violence34.738.9▲ 28%
Burglary6.27.3▲ 9%
Vehicle crime9.67.9▼ 31%
Anti-social behaviour25.939.1▼ 15%
Theft and robbery18.347.1▲ 15%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
West Dulwich175.5▲ 22%
Tulse Hill147.6▲ 8%
West Norwood137.1▲ 10%
Streatham116.7▼ 1%
Streatham Hill105.4▲ 2%
Dulwich101.7▲ 9%
Upper Norwood83.4▲ 1%
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 West Norwood a safe area?

West Norwood had about 137.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 14 of 18 Lambeth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in West Norwood?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (213), followed by anti-social behaviour (159) and shoplifting (159).