Crime Rate in Clapham East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clapham East

The total recorded crimes in Clapham East, Lambeth, UK in March 2025 are around 155 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clapham East crime rate of 1.63 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (117.65% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-18.42% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (-17.86% decrease)
Clapham East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clapham Common South Side with total crimes: 23
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Clapham North with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Clapham East has recorded 155 crimes with crime rate of 1.63 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)
Waterloo & South Bank563 13,539 16,001 1
Brixton Windrush268 32,269 23,952 2
Vauxhall282 21,934 32,537 3
Stockwell West & Larkhall171 61,371 72,520 4
Brixton Acre Lane188 51,505 42,412 7
Streatham St Leonard's198 41,216 92,130 8
Clapham Town166 81,464 52,484 5
Brixton North167 71,380 62,413 6
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction162 101,189 102,121 9
Kennington163 91,062 111,739 12
St Martin's128 131,053 121,893 10
Streatham Common & Vale138 12894 131,421 17
Stockwell East79 18752 171,560 13
Gipsy Hill117 16834 141,536 14
Brixton Rush Common127 14813 151,474 16
Knight's Hill124 15770 161,514 15
Streatham Hill East98 17615 191,037 19
Clapham Common & Abbeville58 22494 221,045 18
Oval58 21704 18844 22
Myatt's Fields78 19551 201,021 20
Streatham Hill West & Thornton73 20525 21921 21
Clapham Park54 23477 23776 23
Streatham Wells52 24425 24659 24
West Dulwich47 25419 25653 25

Clapham East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (33 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 300 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 202510
December 20247
November 20248
October 20245
September 20248
August 202410
April 202414

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202511
January 20259
December 202418
November 202414
October 202419
September 202414
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 202420

A total of 279 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

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

A total of 334 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202538
January 202529
December 202440
November 202441
October 202441
September 202451
August 202426
May 20243
April 202434

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 202411
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 159 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202512
January 202516
December 202421
November 202416
October 202412
September 202427
August 202418
May 20241
April 202427

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 20246
November 202411
October 202418
September 202410
August 20247
April 202415

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20249
November 20242
October 202412
September 20248
August 20246
April 202410

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
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 20248
November 20247
October 202413
September 202413
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20249

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 202511
December 20246
November 202410
October 20247
September 20247
August 20244
April 20241

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
February 20253
January 20252
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Clapham East in March 2025

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

1. Clapham Common South Side (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting19
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Clapham North (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
4. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
5. Hetherington Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Holwood Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
7. Clement Avenue (Map)
Total5
Robbery2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Tremadoc Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
9. Aristotle Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Clapham Common (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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