Crime in Clapham Common & Abbeville: statistics, rates and trends
1,062 crimes were recorded in Clapham Common & Abbeville in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Clapham Common & Abbeville at a glance
- Crime trends in Clapham Common & Abbeville
- Types of crime in Clapham Common & Abbeville
- Clapham Common & Abbeville compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Clapham Common & Abbeville
- What happened after crimes were reported in Clapham Common & Abbeville
- Population and deprivation in Clapham Common & Abbeville
- Questions about crime in Clapham Common & Abbeville
- About this data
1,062 crimes were recorded in Clapham Common & Abbeville in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 237 reports (22% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Clapham Common & Abbeville has the 1,379th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Clapham Common & Abbeville | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,062 | 48,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.5 | 153.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,237 | 316,920 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Clapham Common & Abbeville was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,410 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (891). Over the whole period it fell 11%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,062 | 94.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 891 | 79.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 940 | 83.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,103 | 98.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,082 | 96.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,410 | 125.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,186 | 105.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,073 | 95.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,193 | 106.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 105 |
| June 2026 | 95 |
| May 2026 | 89 |
| April 2026 | 94 |
| March 2026 | 103 |
| February 2026 | 71 |
| January 2026 | 73 |
| December 2025 | 77 |
| November 2025 | 79 |
| October 2025 | 87 |
| September 2025 | 101 |
| August 2025 | 88 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Clapham Common & Abbeville over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, other theft.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+58%) and public order (+32%). The largest falls were in burglary (-32%) and theft from the person (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 237 | 21.1 | 0.62 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 235 | 20.9 | 1.36 | +58% |
| Vehicle crime | 177 | 15.8 | 3.20 | +20% |
| Other theft | 124 | 11.0 | 1.73 | +23% |
| Burglary | 49 | 4.4 | 1.23 | -32% |
| Public order | 45 | 4.0 | 0.60 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 3.6 | 0.52 | -11% |
| Drugs | 38 | 3.4 | 1.03 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 37 | 3.3 | 1.95 | -29% |
| Robbery | 35 | 3.1 | 2.31 | +30% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 1.9 | 2.27 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.3 | 0.16 | +7% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.4 | 0.21 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.37 | -43% |
Violence and sexual offences in Clapham Common & Abbeville
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Clapham Common & Abbeville recorded 237 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 22.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Clapham Common & Abbeville
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Clapham Common & Abbeville recorded 235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 22.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Clapham Common & Abbeville
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Clapham Common & Abbeville recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Clapham Common & Abbeville
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Clapham Common & Abbeville recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Clapham Common & Abbeville
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Clapham Common & Abbeville recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Clapham Common & Abbeville
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Clapham Common & Abbeville recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Clapham Common & Abbeville
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Clapham Common & Abbeville recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Clapham Common & Abbeville
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Clapham Common & Abbeville recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Clapham Common & Abbeville
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Clapham Common & Abbeville recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Clapham Common & Abbeville
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Clapham Common & Abbeville recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Clapham Common & Abbeville
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Clapham Common & Abbeville recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Clapham Common & Abbeville
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Clapham Common & Abbeville recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Clapham Common & Abbeville
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Clapham Common & Abbeville recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Clapham Common & Abbeville
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Clapham Common & Abbeville recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Clapham Common & Abbeville, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Clapham Common & Abbeville.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clapham Common & Abbeville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clapham Park | 882 | 87.6 | -7% |
| Clapham East | 2,450 | 218.3 | +131% |
| Brixton Acre Lane | 2,508 | 193.8 | +105% |
| Clapham Town | 2,515 | 177.0 | +87% |
| Streatham Hill West & Thornton | 946 | 84.6 | -10% |
| Brixton Rush Common | 1,400 | 91.2 | -4% |
| Brixton Windrush | 3,877 | 358.1 | +279% |
| Streatham Hill East | 1,146 | 94.3 | -0% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Clapham Common & Abbeville over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lessar Avenue | 105 |
| On or near Trouville Road | 77 |
| On or near Lynette Avenue | 50 |
| On or near Northbourne Road | 49 |
| On or near Clapham Common South Side | 45 |
| On or near Rookery Road | 43 |
| On or near Abbeville Road | 42 |
| On or near Rathmell Drive | 41 |
| On or near Holm Oak Mews | 35 |
| On or near Caldervale Road | 34 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Clapham Common & Abbeville over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 492 | 46.3% |
| Not recorded | 235 | 22.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 198 | 18.6% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 6.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 2.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 0.8% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.7% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
Clapham Common & Abbeville has an estimated population of 11,237. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Clapham Common & Abbeville sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Clapham Common & Abbeville |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 77.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.3% |
| Social rented homes | 20.1% |
| Private rented homes | 36.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Clapham Common & Abbeville a safe place to live?
Clapham Common & Abbeville recorded 94.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Clapham Common & Abbeville?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 237 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (235).
Is crime in Clapham Common & Abbeville going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clapham Common & Abbeville was up 19% on the year before: 1,062 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 891 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Clapham Common & Abbeville?
Clapham Common & Abbeville is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Clapham Common & Abbeville. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.