Crime Rate in Clapham Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clapham Town

The total recorded crimes in Clapham Town, Lambeth, UK in March 2025 are around 166 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clapham Town crime rate of 1.56 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (34) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-16.00% decrease)
Clapham Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 22
  • Edgeley Lane with total crimes: 19
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 12

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 March 2025 the Clapham Town has recorded 166 crimes with crime rate of 1.56 ranking 8th 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.

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
Brixton North167 71,380 62,413 6
Clapham East155 111,347 81,853 11
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 Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202516
January 202515
December 202422
November 202418
October 20248
September 202413
August 20246
April 202424

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20249
August 20248
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 339 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202542
January 202531
December 202448
November 202433
October 202431
September 202435
August 202439
July 20242
May 20241
April 202443

A total of 267 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202525
January 202516
December 202425
November 202425
October 202456
September 202434
August 202436
April 202429

A total of 216 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202523
January 202515
December 202424
November 202425
October 202431
September 202427
August 20249
April 202441

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20258
December 20246
November 20249
October 202412
September 20245
August 202414
April 202422

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 March 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total22
Theft from the person12
Other theft7
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
2. Edgeley Lane (Map)
Total19
Theft from the person6
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total12
Theft from the person5
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
4. Brayburne Avenue (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour8
5. Bromell'S Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Carpenter'S Place (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
Robbery1
7. Daley Thompson Way (Map)
Total6
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
8. St Rule Street (Map)
Total5
Possession of weapons3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Turnchapel Mews (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
10. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1

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