Is Lady Margaret Safe?
Crime statistics for Lady Margaret. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 13,690 total crimes recorded in Lady Margaret
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Lady Margaret — last 24 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lady Margaret safe?
Lady Margaret has a CrimeRadar safety score of 7/100, rated High Crime. A total of 6,968 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 3.7% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Lady Margaret are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Lady Margaret in the last 12 months?
6,968 crimes were recorded in Lady Margaret in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 3.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (6,722 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 3,935 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Lady Margaret?
The most common crime in Lady Margaret is Violent Crime, with 3,935 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 56.5% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Lady Margaret increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Lady Margaret is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 3.7% — from 6,722 crimes in the previous 12 months to 6,968 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Lady Margaret?
Lady Margaret has a safety score of 7 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Lady Margaret compare to the Metropolitan Police Service average?
Lady Margaret has a safety score of 7/100, while the Metropolitan Police Service force area average is 9/100. Lady Margaret is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Lady Margaret?
44.9% of crimes recorded in Lady Margaret resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Metropolitan Police Service. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Lady Margaret?
3,935 violent crimes were recorded in Lady Margaret in the last 12 months — representing 56.5% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 3,059 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Lady Margaret last updated?
The crime data for Lady Margaret was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Lady Margaret with other areas?
You can compare Lady Margaret with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.