Crime Rate in Clapham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clapham

The total recorded crimes in Clapham, Bedford, UK in July 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clapham crime rate of 25.91 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Clapham, encompassing approximately 2,277 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Clapham Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shire Road with total crimes: 15
  • Hunter'S Close with total crimes: 7
  • George Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Clapham?

To understand the safety of Clapham, we need to analyze Clapham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bedford:

    • In 2024, Clapham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bedford average, with 195 crimes compared to 753.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Clapham recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

    • In 2023, Clapham had fewer crimes than the Bedford average, with 247 crimes compared to 578. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Clapham recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 26 other areas in the Bedford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bedford, Clapham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Clapham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Clapham has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 25.91 ranking 12th out of 26 in the Bedford, UK

In 2024, the total Clapham crimes were 195. The crime rate of Clapham in 2024 was 85.62 (year) or 7.14 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Bedford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Clapham were around 247 crimes with yearly crime rate of 108.46 (year) or 9.04 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Bedford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clapham)CrimesRank (Clapham)CrimesRank (Clapham)
Castle258 13,339 12,552 1
Harpur105 41,539 41,500 2
Cauldwell205 22,147 21,374 3
Kingsbrook156 31,656 31,306 4
Queens Park90 61,038 6925 5
Goldington84 71,530 5886 6
Kempston West100 5935 7837 7
Newnham46 15670 9626 8
Kempston Central and East62 11721 8593 9
De Parys70 8558 11500 10
Eastcotts70 9553 12313 16
Great Barford40 18643 10422 11
Brickhill65 10533 13399 12
Sharnbrook41 17314 22359 13
Kempston Rural52 13505 14358 14
Wilshamstead50 14482 15245 23
Elstow and Stewartby44 16468 16320 15
Putnoe27 24378 18299 17
Kempston South32 21433 17297 18
Bromham and Biddenham36 20367 20289 19
Harrold31 22368 19262 21
Wootton36 19330 21272 20
Wyboston30 23274 23184 24
Kempston North19 25200 24119 25
Oakley13 26104 2691 26
Riseley10 2761 2741 27

Clapham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20254
April 202511
March 20254
February 20256
January 20258
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
September 20244

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Clapham in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Clapham postcode area is presented below.

1. Shire Road (Map)
Total15
Criminal damage and arson13
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Hunter'S Close (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson5
Violence and sexual offences2
3. George Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bedford Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
5. The Glebe (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. High Street (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lanchester Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Knights Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Highbury Grove (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
10. Preservine Walk (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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