Crime in Clapham & Oakley: statistics, rates and trends
302 crimes were recorded in Clapham & Oakley in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 28% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Clapham & Oakley at a glance
- Crime trends in Clapham & Oakley
- Types of crime in Clapham & Oakley
- Clapham & Oakley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Clapham & Oakley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Clapham & Oakley
- Population and deprivation in Clapham & Oakley
- Questions about crime in Clapham & Oakley
- About this data
302 crimes were recorded in Clapham & Oakley in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 28% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 121 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Clapham & Oakley has the 3,274th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Clapham & Oakley | Bedford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 302 | 18,267 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.2 | 93.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +28% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,834 | 194,976 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Clapham & Oakley was highest in the year to July 2018 (322 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (236). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 302 | 44.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 236 | 34.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 284 | 41.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 293 | 42.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 312 | 45.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 288 | 42.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 318 | 46.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 288 | 42.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 322 | 47.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 43 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Clapham & Oakley 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+27%) and violence and sexual offences (+23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 121 | 17.7 | 0.52 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 8.3 | 1.23 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 5.3 | 0.34 | +20% |
| Public order | 18 | 2.6 | 0.40 | +29% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.6 | 0.53 | +12% |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.0 | 0.32 | +40% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.5 | 0.41 | +0% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.5 | 0.69 | +400% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.9 | 0.90 | +500% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.9 | 0.11 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.4 | 0.13 | -57% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.18 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Clapham & Oakley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Clapham & Oakley recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 40.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Clapham & Oakley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Clapham & Oakley recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 18.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Clapham & Oakley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Clapham & Oakley recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Clapham & Oakley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Clapham & Oakley recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Clapham & Oakley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Clapham & Oakley recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Clapham & Oakley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Clapham & Oakley recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Clapham & Oakley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Clapham & Oakley recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Clapham & Oakley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Clapham & Oakley recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Clapham & Oakley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Clapham & Oakley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Clapham & Oakley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Clapham & Oakley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Clapham & Oakley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Clapham & Oakley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Clapham & Oakley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Clapham & Oakley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Clapham & Oakley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Clapham & Oakley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Clapham & Oakley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Clapham & Oakley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Clapham & Oakley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Clapham & Oakley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clapham & Oakley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddenham | 250 | 54.9 | +24% |
| Brickhill | 498 | 55.9 | +26% |
| Harpur | 1,487 | 160.0 | +262% |
| Bromham | 136 | 23.1 | -48% |
| Queens Park | 845 | 82.9 | +88% |
| Greyfriars | 1,896 | 418.8 | +848% |
| De Parys | 532 | 73.0 | +65% |
| Great Denham | 270 | 59.9 | +36% |
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 & Oakley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prior Close | 19 |
| On or near The Close | 19 |
| On or near High Street | 13 |
| On or near Miller Close | 12 |
| On or near Fetlock Close | 11 |
| On or near Bents Close | 10 |
| On or near Farrows Close | 10 |
| On or near King Street | 10 |
| On or near Mount Pleasant Road | 10 |
| On or near Shire Road | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Clapham & Oakley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 103 | 34.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 95 | 31.5% |
| Not recorded | 36 | 11.9% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 9.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 3.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
Clapham & Oakley has an estimated population of 6,834. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Clapham & Oakley sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Clapham & Oakley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.4% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Clapham & Oakley a safe place to live?
Clapham & Oakley recorded 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 & Oakley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (57).
Is crime in Clapham & Oakley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clapham & Oakley was up 28% on the year before: 302 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 236 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Clapham & Oakley?
Clapham & Oakley is policed by Bedfordshire. 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 & Oakley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.