Crime Rate in Clapham East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clapham East

The total recorded crimes in Clapham East, Lambeth, UK in May 2025 are around 199 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clapham East crime rate of 2.09 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 East, encompassing approximately 95,173 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (29.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (27.03% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Clapham East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clapham Common South Side with total crimes: 32
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 31
  • Clapham Common with total crimes: 17

How safe is Clapham East?

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

  • Relative to Lambeth:

    • In 2024, Clapham East reported a higher crime volume than the Lambeth average, with 1,347 crimes compared to 1,104. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Clapham East witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

    • In 2023, Clapham East had fewer crimes than the Lambeth average, with 1,853 crimes compared to 1,861. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Clapham East witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lambeth, Clapham East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Clapham East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Clapham East has recorded 199 crimes with crime rate of 2.09 ranking 9th out of 24 in the Lambeth, UK

In 2024, the total Clapham East crimes were 1,347. The crime rate of Clapham East in 2024 was 14.15 (year) or 1.18 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Lambeth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Clapham East were around 1,853 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.47 (year) or 1.62 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Lambeth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clapham East)CrimesRank (Clapham East)CrimesRank (Clapham East)
Waterloo & South Bank490 13,539 16,001 1
Brixton Windrush329 22,269 23,952 2
Vauxhall290 31,934 32,537 3
Stockwell West & Larkhall159 111,371 72,520 4
Brixton Acre Lane225 51,505 42,412 7
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction256 41,189 102,121 9
Clapham Town220 61,464 52,484 5
Brixton North203 81,380 62,413 6
Streatham St Leonard's205 71,216 92,130 8
St Martin's158 121,053 121,893 10
Kennington180 101,062 111,739 12
Stockwell East88 18752 171,560 13
Streatham Common & Vale134 13894 131,421 17
Gipsy Hill121 14834 141,536 14
Knight's Hill101 16770 161,514 15
Brixton Rush Common115 15813 151,474 16
Myatt's Fields89 17551 201,021 20
Clapham Common & Abbeville83 21494 221,045 18
Oval87 19704 18844 22
Streatham Hill East84 20615 191,037 19
Streatham Hill West & Thornton80 22525 21921 21
Clapham Park56 25477 23776 23
Streatham Wells67 23425 24659 24
West Dulwich60 24419 25653 25

Clapham East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (37 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 362 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202541
March 202537
February 202517
January 202524
December 202416
November 202432
October 202467
September 202435
August 202440

A total of 362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202535
March 202531
February 202538
January 202529
December 202440
November 202441
October 202441
September 202451
August 202426

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20259
February 20256
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 202411
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20249
November 20242
October 202412
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 137 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202517
March 202516
February 202511
January 20259
December 202418
November 202414
October 202419
September 202414
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 77 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 20246
November 202411
October 202418
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 20248
November 20247
October 202413
September 202413
August 20245
July 20242

A total of 330 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202537
March 202523
February 202528
January 202527
December 202440
November 202438
October 202445
September 202433
August 202412

A total of 161 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202517
March 20259
February 202512
January 202516
December 202421
November 202416
October 202412
September 202427
August 202418

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20259
February 20256
January 202510
December 20247
November 20248
October 20245
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20252
February 20254
January 202511
December 20246
November 202410
October 20247
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
January 20252
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Clapham East in May 2025

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

1. Clapham Common South Side (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences6
Theft from the person3
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting16
Anti-social behaviour11
Theft from the person2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Clapham Common (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary3
Other theft3
Public order2
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
Shoplifting1
4. Kepler Road (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour13
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Holwood Place (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
6. Landor Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Other theft2
7. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
8. Clapham North (Map)
Total6
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cadmus Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
10. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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