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- 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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LatestMitcham Fire: 125 firefighters tackle blaze near Carshalton Road
Over 125 firefighters and 20 fire engines responded to a significant fire near Carshalton Road in Mitcham on 26 August. Local residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke. The cause of the blaze is currently unknown.
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Crime Data · LondonLambeth leads south‑west London with 3,846 crimes recorded in July
July saw 14,442 offences logged in south‑west London, a 5 % increase on June. Lambeth recorded the highest total at 3,846, while Kingston and Richmond each logged 1,086, the lowest figures, according to Metropolitan Police figures reported by This Is Local London, Crime.
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Crime Data · LondonLambeth tops July crime figures with 3,846 offences in one month
Lambeth recorded the highest number of criminal offences in south-west London in July 2026, with 3,846 crimes, according to Metropolitan Police figures. Theft was the most common offence, while Richmond reported the lowest total with 1,086 incidents. Overall, the region saw a 5% rise in crime compared to June.
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