Crime Rate in Clapham Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clapham Town

The total recorded crimes in Clapham Town, Lambeth, UK in May 2025 are around 220 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clapham Town crime rate of 2.07 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 May were:

  • Theft from the person: (49) incidents (53.12% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (8.82% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (333.33% increase)
Clapham Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 29
  • Edgeley Lane with total crimes: 16
  • The Pavement with total crimes: 13

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 areas in the Lambeth.

    • 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 areas in the Lambeth.

  • 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 May 2025 the Clapham Town has recorded 220 crimes with crime rate of 2.07 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clapham Town)CrimesRank (Clapham Town)CrimesRank (Clapham Town)
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
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
Clapham Park56 25477 23776 23
Streatham Wells67 23425 24659 24
West Dulwich60 24419 25653 25

Clapham Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (32 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20255
February 202512
January 20255
December 202410
November 202413
October 202415
September 202412
August 20245

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 202411
November 20249
October 202413
September 202414
August 20247
July 20242

A total of 376 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202532
March 202534
February 202542
January 202531
December 202448
November 202433
October 202431
September 202435
August 202439
July 20242

A total of 373 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202534
March 202535
February 202535
January 202523
December 202439
November 202436
October 202451
September 202445
August 202437
July 20241

A total of 217 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202518
March 202521
February 202523
January 202515
December 202424
November 202425
October 202431
September 202427
August 20249

A total of 85 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20256
February 20257
January 20258
December 20246
November 20249
October 202412
September 20245
August 202414

A total of 134 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 202512
February 202516
January 202515
December 202422
November 202418
October 20248
September 202413
August 20246

A total of 294 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202531
March 202521
February 202525
January 202516
December 202425
November 202425
October 202456
September 202434
August 202436

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 202415
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
August 20243

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 20259
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Clapham Town in May 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total29
Theft from the person17
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft2
Robbery1
2. Edgeley Lane (Map)
Total16
Theft from the person8
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. The Pavement (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Other theft2
4. Clapham High Street (Map)
Total10
Theft from the person5
Other theft2
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
6. Slievemore Close (Map)
Total8
Burglary2
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mackay Road (Map)
Total7
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wingate Square (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Venn Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Carpenter'S Place (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person3
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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