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103 stories from and about Lambeth, mostly violent crime, community safety, policing. The most recent ran on 29 October 2026. Page 4 of 6.
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Violent Crime · LambethVictoria line passenger undergoes surgery after unprovoked attack between Stockwell and Vauxhall
A passenger on a Victoria line train required surgery after an unprovoked attack on 10 July 2026. The assault occurred between Stockwell and Vauxhall stations at around 11:10 am. British Transport Police are seeking witnesses and have released a description of the suspect.
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Policing · LambethPolice seek stabbing victim after Brixton knife attack in Windrush Square
Police are searching for a stabbing victim after reports of a knife attack in Windrush Square, Brixton, on 4 August. The victim left before officers arrived, and no arrests have been made. The crime scene was closed after initial investigations.
Lambeth3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50
Policing · LambethMet Police impose 48-hour dispersal order in Somerleyton and Coldharbour Lane
The Metropolitan Police have authorised a section 35 dispersal order for Somerleyton and Coldharbour Lane in Brixton, effective from 9 pm on 6 August 2026. Officers can now seize sound equipment and disperse gatherings linked to anti-social behaviour, following repeated complaints from residents and businesses.
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Violent Crime · LambethStabbing victim leaves Brixton scene before police arrive on 4 August 2026
A stabbing victim left Windrush Square, Brixton, before police arrived at 3.32pm on 4 August 2026. Officers have identified the victim but have not located them. No arrests have been made, and the crime scene is now closed.
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Courts · LambethFoster + Partners cleared in Lambeth window death trial, two firms convicted
A jury at Inner London Crown Court cleared Foster + Partners of responsibility for Mick Ferris’s death but convicted project managers St James and engineers Lindner Prater. The Health and Safety Executive prosecuted after a window fell 90 metres from a luxury Albert Embankment tower.
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Courts · LambethLambeth Man Charged Under Serious Crime Act Over Take Back Power Links
A 25-year-old man from Lambeth has been charged with encouraging or assisting offences under the Serious Crime Act 2007. The charge relates to a Metropolitan Police investigation into the activist group Take Back Power, which has claimed responsibility for criminal damage at high-profile London sites.
Lambeth5 min readTrust 44 · Craft 52 · Hype 30- Violent Crime · Lambeth
Arthur Clifton charged with encouraging theft and criminal damage linked to Take Back Power
Arthur Clifton, of Gipsy Road, Lambeth, has been charged under the Serious Crime Act 2007 for allegedly encouraging theft and criminal damage. The charge follows a Metropolitan Police investigation into the group Take Back Power, which has claimed responsibility for high-profile stunts in London.
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Policing · LambethMet Police arrest Brixton man on stolen moped with Class A drugs and crowbar
A 28-year-old man was arrested in Brixton after police found MDMA, cocaine, cannabis, and £1,500 in cash on him during a stop. The arrest is part of a wider Met Police operation targeting gang violence, which has seen 238 charges and 38 weapons seized in a week.
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Community Safety · LambethBrixton Street Gym secures Herne Hill site for two-year relocation
Brixton Street Gym will relocate to two units on Milkwood Road in Herne Hill after Lambeth Council granted temporary planning permission. The move allows the charity to continue free fitness and youth programmes while its permanent home is rebuilt under the Somerleyton Road scheme.
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Violent Crime · LambethThree charged after Abdulkadir Mahamed stabbed to death in Clapham street fight
Abdulkadir Mahamed, 22, died after being stabbed in Clapham in the early hours of 25 July 2025. Three men have been charged, including one with murder, and a provisional trial date is set for March 2027. Four others suffered non-life-threatening stab wounds.
Lambeth4 min readTrust 55 · Craft 65 · Hype 50
Also affecting Lambeth
Borough-wide and national stories that name Lambeth or bear directly on it.
Courts · SuttonSutton man charged over Balham fatal motorbike crash
A 53-year-old man from Wallington has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a collision in Balham that resulted in the death of pedestrian Seidi Abdulkhadir. The case has been sent to the Old Bailey for further proceedings.
Sutton2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 15- Crime Data · London
Croydon and Westminster record highest violence offences
Croydon recorded the highest total number of violence against the person offences in London, with 12,443 incidents in the year ending September 2026. Westminster followed closely with 12,242 offences, also recording the highest rate per 1,000 people.
London3 min readTrust 62 · Craft 67 · Hype 30 
LatestFour charged after Brixton drug raids, betting shop shut for two weeks
On 15 October, Lambeth Safer Neighbourhoods officers executed four warrants in Brixton, seizing drugs, a weapon and criminal assets. Four individuals were charged and a court ordered the Jennings betting shop to close for two weeks.
4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41- Crime Data · Westminster
Westminster records 5,498 theft offences in September, highest in London
In September 2026 Westminster logged 5,498 theft offences, the largest total of any London borough, with a per‑capita rate of 21.1 per 1,000 people. City‑wide theft numbers fell 1.8 per cent over the previous year, prompting a police review.
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Violent Crime · LondonWestminster records highest violent offence rate in September 2026
In September 2026 London saw 21,715 violent offences. Westminster had the highest rate at 3.4 per 1,000 residents, Brent recorded 959 incidents and Richmond upon Thames the lowest rate at 1.4 per 1,000. The figures reflect a 7.6% rise on the previous year.
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Barnet logs six gun offences in September 2026, among the lowest in London
September 2026 saw 130 gun‑related offences across London. Barnet recorded six, matching Tower Hamlets and staying well below the city’s peak in Newham. A separate shooting on Leigham Court Road in Streatham left a man in his 20s with non‑life‑threatening injuries.
London3 min readTrust 62 · Craft 75 · Hype 30 - Policing · London
Seven London councils refuse Home Office immigration raids
At least seven London councils have announced they will no longer cooperate with Home Office immigration enforcement raids. Newham Council became the latest to pass a motion limiting cooperation to legally mandated situations, following similar decisions by six other boroughs.
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Violent Crime · SouthwarkSouthwark and Lambeth see 23% rise in gun crime amid youth violence surge
Gun crime has increased by 23% in Southwark and 22% in Lambeth in the year to August 2026, with police attributing the rise to youth violence and gang activity. Targeted operations led to over 700 arrests and the seizure of more than 40 weapons.
Southwark4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 77 · Hype 45- Crime Data · London
South West London Crime Figures Rise in August
Crime across south-west London saw a 9.6 per cent increase in August compared to July, with a total of 27,477 offences logged. Lambeth recorded the highest number of crimes, followed by Croydon and Wandsworth.
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Policing · WestminsterWestminster Bridge faces crackdown on illegal traders
Calls are mounting for a crackdown on illegal trading and anti-social behaviour on Westminster Bridge. Shadow Transport Secretary Richard Holden has urged authorities to remove ice cream vans, pedicabs, and conmen from the tourist hotspot, citing security concerns.
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Community Safety · CroydonCroydon Council grants 24/7 gambling licence despite opposition
Croydon Council has approved a licence extension allowing Admiral AGC to operate 24/7 at 6 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood. The decision faced opposition from residents and MPs across four London boroughs, who cited concerns over vulnerable individuals and potential crime.
Croydon4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 40- Community Safety · London
£41m Government funding for Thames 'mega' heat network
A major new heat network along the River Thames is to receive £41 million in government funding. The project, which will run through seven London boroughs, aims to supply low-carbon heating to up to 650,000 homes.
London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 - Violent Crime · London
Spiking incidents rise at London house parties, Met Police report
The Metropolitan Police has reported a 20% increase in spiking incidents across London over the past year, with a notable rise in cases occurring at house parties. Offenders are reportedly using a wider range of substances, including drug-laced vapes and common medications, to target victims.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 45 - Latest
Daughter urges Sadiq Khan to curb ‘monster’ SUVs after parents killed
A London woman whose parents were killed by a speeding SUV is campaigning for stricter controls on the vehicles. Claire Corkery wants Sadiq Khan and TfL to introduce tougher regulations and ban advertising for large SUVs across the transport network.
4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45 - Crime Data · London
London crime falls 2.3% but Westminster sees highest rate
London recorded over 900,000 crimes in the past year, a 2.3% decrease. Westminster had the highest crime rate per person, while theft cases dropped significantly, though violence against the person offences increased.
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Newham tops London knife crime league with 824 offences
Newham recorded the highest number of knife crime offences in London over the past year, with 824 incidents. Metropolitan Police data shows 13,649 knife-related offences across the capital between September 2025 and August 2026, with almost half of victims aged under 25.
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Courts · City of LondonLambeth Palace withdraws award to cleric over bin Laden remarks
Lambeth Palace has withdrawn an award for reconciliation and interfaith co-operation given to Muslim cleric Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi. The decision follows the emergence of past remarks where Ashrafi stated he would bestow an honorary title on Osama bin Laden.
City of London3 min readTrust 44 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Courts · LondonBakerloo line attacker admits attempted rape
Vincent Saxon, 54, has admitted to attempting to rape a woman on a Bakerloo line train. The incident occurred on July 11 between Waterloo and Lambeth North stations. Saxon pleaded guilty at Inner London Crown Court on September 17 and will be sentenced on October 30.
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Policing · London140 Met officers complete neighbourhood policing programme
Around 140 Metropolitan Police officers have completed a two-year neighbourhood policing programme. The officers, who joined through the Police Now scheme, graduated in Kensington. Awards were presented for achievements in areas including crime reduction and community problem-solving.
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Policing · Waltham ForestWaltham Forest Council Condemned Over Immigration Raid Stance
Waltham Forest Council has been criticised by London Assembly members for its decision not to cooperate with Home Office immigration raids. The council stated it is committed to being a 'borough of sanctuary' and protecting vulnerable people.
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