Crime Rate in Clapham Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clapham Park

The total recorded crimes in Clapham Park, Lambeth, UK in May 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clapham Park crime rate of 0.78 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 Park, encompassing approximately 71,606 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Clapham Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wallis'S Cottages with total crimes: 5
  • Maple Close with total crimes: 5
  • Rodmill Lane with total crimes: 4

How safe is Clapham Park?

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

  • Relative to Lambeth:

    • In 2024, Clapham Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lambeth average, with 477 crimes compared to 1104.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Clapham Park recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

    • In 2023, Clapham Park had fewer crimes than the Lambeth average, with 776 crimes compared to 1,861. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Clapham Park recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Clapham Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Clapham Park has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 0.78 ranking 25th out of 24 in the Lambeth, UK

In 2024, the total Clapham Park crimes were 477. The crime rate of Clapham Park in 2024 was 6.66 (year) or 0.56 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Lambeth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Clapham Park were around 776 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.84 (year) or 0.90 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Lambeth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clapham Park)CrimesRank (Clapham Park)CrimesRank (Clapham Park)
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
Clapham East199 91,347 81,853 11
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
Streatham Wells67 23425 24659 24
West Dulwich60 24419 25653 25

Clapham Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202512
March 202511
February 202518
January 202514
December 202418
November 202411
October 202420
September 202411
August 202424

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202514
March 202516
February 202515
January 202517
December 202422
November 202413
October 202416
September 202424
August 202415

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20252
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
September 20243

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20257
January 20252
December 20247
November 20241
October 20246
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 202511
December 20249
November 20242
October 20249
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
October 20242

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 202410
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Clapham Park in May 2025

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

1. Wallis'S Cottages (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Maple Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Rodmill Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
4. Poynders Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
5. Tilson Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
6. Doverfield Road (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. New Park Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Honeybrook Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Allingham Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
10. Morrish Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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