Crime Rate in Clapham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clapham

The total recorded crimes in Clapham, Bedford, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clapham crime rate of 3.51 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Clapham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highbury Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Lanchester Close with total crimes: 1
  • Fetlock Close with total crimes: 1

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 May 2025 the Clapham has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 3.51 ranking 25th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clapham)CrimesRank (Clapham)CrimesRank (Clapham)
Castle223 13,339 12,552 1
Harpur140 31,539 41,500 2
Cauldwell174 22,147 21,374 3
Kingsbrook128 41,656 31,306 4
Queens Park92 61,038 6925 5
Goldington75 81,530 5886 6
Kempston West100 5935 7837 7
Eastcotts78 7553 12313 16
Newnham40 15670 9626 8
Kempston Central and East72 9721 8593 9
De Parys28 20558 11500 10
Great Barford51 10643 10422 11
Wilshamstead48 11482 15245 23
Brickhill46 12533 13399 12
Sharnbrook29 18314 22359 13
Kempston Rural46 13505 14358 14
Elstow and Stewartby42 14468 16320 15
Kempston South33 16433 17297 18
Putnoe19 23378 18299 17
Harrold29 17368 19262 21
Bromham and Biddenham29 19367 20289 19
Wootton21 21330 21272 20
Wyboston19 22274 23184 24
Kempston North14 24200 24119 25
Oakley6 26104 2691 26
Riseley1 2761 2741 27

Clapham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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
May 20241

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202511
March 20254
February 20256
January 20258
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20244
October 20242
June 20242

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
September 20244
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Clapham in May 2025

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

1. Highbury Grove (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Lanchester Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Fetlock Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
4. Mount Pleasant Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bedford Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. The Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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