Crime in Clapham & Oakley: statistics, rates and trends
307 crimes were recorded in Clapham & Oakley in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Clapham & Oakley
- Questions about crime in Clapham & Oakley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (123), criminal damage and arson (46) and anti-social behaviour (39) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,246th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Clapham & Oakley | Bedford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 307 | 18,621 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.9 | 95.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +27% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,834 | 194,976 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Clapham & Oakley peaked in the year to August 2022 (313 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (241). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 307 | 44.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 241 | 35.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 275 | 40.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 293 | 42.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 313 | 45.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 287 | 42.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 312 | 45.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 304 | 44.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 308 | 45.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (63% below) and violence and sexual offences (47% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 30 to 39 and violence and sexual offences rose from 98 to 123, while criminal damage and arson fell from 58 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 123 | 18.0 | 34.2 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 6.7 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 5.7 | 15.4 | +30% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 3.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 19 | 2.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 19 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Clapham & Oakley; the highest is Greyfriars, Bedford (433.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Bromham (22.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clapham & Oakley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddenham | 244 | 53.6 | +19% |
| Brickhill | 520 | 58.3 | +30% |
| Harpur | 1,561 | 168.0 | +274% |
| Bromham | 132 | 22.4 | -50% |
| Queens Park | 877 | 86.1 | +92% |
| Greyfriars | 1,963 | 433.6 | +865% |
| De Parys | 539 | 73.9 | +65% |
| Great Denham | 263 | 58.4 | +30% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Clapham & Oakley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “The Close” (25).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Close | 25 |
| On or near High Street | 16 |
| On or near Prior Close | 16 |
| On or near Fetlock Close | 11 |
| On or near Miller Close | 11 |
| On or near Queens Crescent | 11 |
| On or near Bents Close | 10 |
| On or near Farrows Close | 10 |
| On or near Mount Pleasant Road | 10 |
| On or near George Street | 9 |
Of the 268 crimes in Clapham & Oakley with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 39 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 105 | 39.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 86 | 32.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 13.8% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 3.7% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Clapham & Oakley has an estimated population of 6,834 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less social housing (9.1%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Clapham & Oakley average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Clapham & Oakley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Clapham & Oakley a safe place to live?
Clapham & Oakley recorded 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,246th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Clapham & Oakley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 123 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (46).
Is crime in Clapham & Oakley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clapham & Oakley was up 27% on the year before: 307 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 241 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Clapham & Oakley?
About 6,834 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Clapham & Oakley?
Clapham & Oakley is policed by Bedfordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.