Crime Rate in Clapham Common & Abbeville: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clapham Common & Abbeville

The total recorded crimes in Clapham Common & Abbeville, Lambeth, UK in February 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clapham Common & Abbeville crime rate of 0.77 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 Common & Abbeville, encompassing approximately 68,927 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Clapham Common & Abbeville Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lessar Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Rathmell Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Englewood Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Clapham Common & Abbeville?

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

  • Relative to Lambeth:

    • In 2024, Clapham Common & Abbeville demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lambeth average, with 494 crimes compared to 1104.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Clapham Common & Abbeville recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Clapham Common & Abbeville had fewer crimes than the Lambeth average, with 1,045 crimes compared to 1,861. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Clapham Common & Abbeville recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Clapham Common & Abbeville Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Clapham Common & Abbeville has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 0.77 ranking 24th out of 24 in the Lambeth, UK

In 2024, the total Clapham Common & Abbeville crimes were 494. The crime rate of Clapham Common & Abbeville in 2024 was 7.17 (year) or 0.60 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Lambeth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Clapham Common & Abbeville were around 1,045 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.16 (year) or 1.26 (month) ranking 18 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
Clapham Town181 51,464 52,484 5
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
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 Common & Abbeville Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20255
December 202411
November 202423
October 20249
September 20248
August 202410
April 202413

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20252
December 20248
November 20248
October 202410
September 20247
August 20249
April 202414

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20256
December 202413
November 20247
October 20249
September 20249
August 20243
April 202410

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 202510
December 20249
November 202410
October 202412
September 202418
August 20246
April 202416

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202522
December 202415
November 202412
October 202412
September 202414
August 20247
April 202412

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
April 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20242

High Crime Locations Clapham Common & Abbeville in February 2025

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

1. Lessar Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
2. Rathmell Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Englewood Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Caldervale Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Windmill Drive (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Trouville Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. Magnolia Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Holm Oak Mews (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Long Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
10. Lynette Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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