Crime in Clapham Common & Abbeville: statistics, rates and trends
1,065 crimes were recorded in Clapham Common & Abbeville in the 12 months to August 2026, 94.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Clapham Common & Abbeville
- Questions about crime in Clapham Common & Abbeville
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (246), anti-social behaviour (227) and vehicle crime (182) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,371st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Clapham Common & Abbeville | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,065 | 48,809 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.8 | 154.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,237 | 316,920 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Clapham Common & Abbeville peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,402 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (906). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,065 | 94.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 906 | 80.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 923 | 82.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,094 | 97.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,072 | 95.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,402 | 124.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,171 | 104.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,071 | 95.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,192 | 106.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 91 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Clapham Common & Abbeville recorded notably more vehicle crime (3.3 times the national rate), robbery (2.4 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (53% below) and public order (48% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 20 to 39 and robbery rose from 22 to 36, while theft from the person fell from 51 to 36 and burglary fell from 66 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 246 | 21.9 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 227 | 20.2 | 15.4 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 182 | 16.2 | 5.0 | +25% |
| Other theft | 126 | 11.2 | 6.4 | +18% |
| Burglary | 51 | 4.5 | 3.6 | -23% |
| Drugs | 39 | 3.5 | 3.3 | +95% |
| Public order | 39 | 3.5 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Robbery | 36 | 3.2 | 1.4 | +64% |
| Theft from the person | 36 | 3.2 | 1.7 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 1.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Clapham Common & Abbeville; the highest is Brixton Windrush (358.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Streatham Hill West & Thornton (88.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clapham Common & Abbeville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clapham Park | 899 | 89.3 | -6% |
| Clapham East | 2,483 | 221.2 | +133% |
| Brixton Acre Lane | 2,479 | 191.5 | +102% |
| Clapham Town | 2,539 | 178.7 | +89% |
| Streatham Hill West & Thornton | 994 | 88.9 | -6% |
| Brixton Rush Common | 1,417 | 92.3 | -3% |
| Brixton Windrush | 3,884 | 358.8 | +279% |
| Streatham Hill East | 1,151 | 94.7 | 0% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Clapham Common & Abbeville over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Lessar Avenue” (105).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lessar Avenue | 105 |
| On or near Trouville Road | 77 |
| On or near Lynette Avenue | 49 |
| On or near Northbourne Road | 48 |
| On or near Abbeville Road | 45 |
| On or near Rookery Road | 45 |
| On or near Clapham Common South Side | 42 |
| On or near Rathmell Drive | 40 |
| On or near Holm Oak Mews | 38 |
| On or near Caldervale Road | 31 |
Of the 838 crimes in Clapham Common & Abbeville with a recorded outcome, 61% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 227 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 510 | 60.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 199 | 23.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 6.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Clapham Common & Abbeville has an estimated population of 11,237 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (72%, against 34%), more households without a car (49%, against 23%) and more private renting (36%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Clapham Common & Abbeville average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Clapham Common & Abbeville | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 76.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 72.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 7.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 49.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 36.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Clapham Common & Abbeville a safe place to live?
Clapham Common & Abbeville recorded 94.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,371st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Clapham Common & Abbeville?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 246 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (227).
Is crime in Clapham Common & Abbeville going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clapham Common & Abbeville was up 18% on the year before: 1,065 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 906 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Clapham Common & Abbeville?
About 11,237 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Clapham Common & Abbeville?
Clapham Common & Abbeville is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.