Crime Rate in Clapham East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clapham East

The total recorded crimes in Clapham East, Lambeth, UK in February 2025 are around 144 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clapham East crime rate of 1.51 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (31.03% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (3.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-29.17% decrease)
Clapham East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clapham Common South Side with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Clapham Common with total crimes: 11

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 February 2025 the Clapham East has recorded 144 crimes with crime rate of 1.51 ranking 9th 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.

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
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 East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 304 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202538
January 202529
December 202440
November 202441
October 202441
September 202451
August 202426
May 20243
April 202434
March 20241

A total of 263 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242

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

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 150 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

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

A total of 256 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Clapham East in February 2025

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

1. Clapham Common South Side (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting15
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Robbery3
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Clapham Common (Map)
Total11
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
4. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Aristotle Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Clement Avenue (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Landor Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
8. Kepler Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Worsopp Drive (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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