Crime Rate in Clapham Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clapham Town

The total recorded crimes in Clapham Town, Lambeth, UK in February 2025 are around 181 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clapham Town crime rate of 1.70 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 Town, encompassing approximately 106,503 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Theft from the person: (42) incidents (35.48% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (52.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)
Clapham Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 36
  • Edgeley Lane with total crimes: 15
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 11

How safe is Clapham Town?

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

  • Relative to Lambeth:

    • In 2024, Clapham Town reported a higher crime volume than the Lambeth average, with 1,464 crimes compared to 1,104. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Clapham Town witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Clapham Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lambeth average, with 2,484 crimes compared to 1,861. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Clapham Town witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Clapham Town Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Clapham Town has recorded 181 crimes with crime rate of 1.70 ranking 5th out of 24 in the Lambeth, UK

In 2024, the total Clapham Town crimes were 1,464. The crime rate of Clapham Town in 2024 was 13.75 (year) or 1.15 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Lambeth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Clapham Town were around 2,484 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.32 (year) or 1.94 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Lambeth.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)
Waterloo & South Bank412 13,539 16,001 1
Brixton Windrush247 22,269 23,952 2
Vauxhall245 31,934 32,537 3
Stockwell West & Larkhall137 131,371 72,520 4
Brixton Acre Lane175 61,505 42,412 7
Brixton North205 41,380 62,413 6
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction165 71,189 102,121 9
Streatham St Leonard's160 81,216 92,130 8
Clapham East144 91,347 81,853 11
St Martin's142 101,053 121,893 10
Kennington135 141,062 111,739 12
Gipsy Hill138 11834 141,536 14
Streatham Common & Vale138 12894 131,421 17
Stockwell East90 17752 171,560 13
Knight's Hill104 15770 161,514 15
Brixton Rush Common94 16813 151,474 16
Clapham Common & Abbeville53 24494 221,045 18
Oval55 23704 18844 22
Streatham Hill East80 18615 191,037 19
Streatham Hill West & Thornton68 19525 21921 21
Myatt's Fields65 21551 201,021 20
Clapham Park66 20477 23776 23
Streatham Wells63 22425 24659 24
West Dulwich51 25419 25653 25

Clapham Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (31 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (51 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (39 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

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

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (41 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
August 20243
April 20245

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20249
August 20248
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202535
January 202523
December 202439
November 202436
October 202451
September 202445
August 202437
July 20241
May 20241
April 202428
March 20245

A total of 306 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202542
January 202531
December 202448
November 202433
October 202431
September 202435
August 202439
July 20242
May 20241
April 202443
March 20241

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202525
January 202516
December 202425
November 202425
October 202456
September 202434
August 202436
April 202429

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 20255
December 202410
November 202413
October 202415
September 202412
August 20245
April 202412

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 202412
October 20246
September 202410
August 20248
April 20241

A total of 197 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202523
January 202515
December 202424
November 202425
October 202431
September 202427
August 20249
April 202441
March 20242

A total of 83 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20258
December 20246
November 20249
October 202412
September 20245
August 202414
April 202422

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 202415
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 122 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 202515
December 202422
November 202418
October 20248
September 202413
August 20246
April 202424

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20255
December 202411
November 20249
October 202413
September 202414
August 20247
July 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Clapham Town in February 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total36
Theft from the person21
Other theft8
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Edgeley Lane (Map)
Total15
Other theft4
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Burglary1
Robbery1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total11
Theft from the person7
Other theft3
Robbery1
4. Carpenter'S Place (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Slievemore Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
6. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Theft from the person1
7. Bicycle Mews (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Venn Street (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bromell'S Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
10. Wilberforce Mews (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2

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