Crime in Clapham Park: statistics, rates and trends
899 crimes were recorded in Clapham Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 89.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Clapham Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Clapham Park
- Types of crime in Clapham Park
- Clapham Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Clapham Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Clapham Park
- Demographics of Clapham Park
- Questions about crime in Clapham Park
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (224), violence and sexual offences (223) and other theft (90) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,519th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Clapham Park | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 899 | 48,809 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.3 | 154.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,064 | 316,920 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Clapham Park peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,194 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (760). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 899 | 89.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 795 | 79.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 932 | 92.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 760 | 75.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 875 | 86.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,194 | 118.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,057 | 105.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 882 | 87.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 866 | 86.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 85 |
| July 2026 | 91 |
| June 2026 | 75 |
| May 2026 | 76 |
| April 2026 | 71 |
| March 2026 | 78 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 94 |
| September 2025 | 76 |
Compared with England and Wales, Clapham Park recorded notably more burglary (68% above the national rate), robbery (61% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (58% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (60% below) and shoplifting (53% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 35 to 60 and public order rose from 28 to 38, while criminal damage and arson fell from 59 to 27 and robbery fell from 30 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 224 | 22.3 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 223 | 22.2 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Other theft | 90 | 8.9 | 6.4 | +27% |
| Vehicle crime | 79 | 7.8 | 5.0 | +34% |
| Burglary | 60 | 6.0 | 3.6 | +71% |
| Drugs | 45 | 4.5 | 3.3 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 4.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Public order | 38 | 3.8 | 6.7 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -54% |
| Robbery | 22 | 2.2 | 1.4 | -27% |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 1.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Clapham Park; 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 Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham Hill West & Thornton | 994 | 88.9 | 0% |
| Clapham Common & Abbeville | 1,065 | 94.8 | +6% |
| Brixton Rush Common | 1,417 | 92.3 | +3% |
| Brixton Acre Lane | 2,479 | 191.5 | +114% |
| Streatham Hill East | 1,151 | 94.7 | +6% |
| Clapham East | 2,483 | 221.2 | +148% |
| St Martin's | 1,486 | 121.6 | +36% |
| Brixton Windrush | 3,884 | 358.8 | +302% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Clapham Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Maple Close” (71).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Maple Close | 71 |
| On or near Rodmill Lane | 69 |
| On or near Doverfield Road | 60 |
| On or near Tilson Gardens | 44 |
| On or near Wallis'S Cottages | 43 |
| On or near New Park Road | 41 |
| On or near Sulina Road | 41 |
| On or near Honeybrook Road | 35 |
| On or near Mullins Place | 35 |
| On or near Rudloe Road | 29 |
Of the 675 crimes in Clapham Park with a recorded outcome, 52% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 224 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 349 | 51.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 190 | 28.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Clapham Park has an estimated population of 10,064 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (59%, against 23%), more social housing (38%, against 17%) and fewer retired residents (6.7%, against 21.6%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Clapham Park average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Clapham Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 70.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 6.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 54.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 58.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 32.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 38.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Clapham Park a safe place to live?
Clapham Park recorded 89.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,519th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Clapham Park?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 224 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (223).
Is crime in Clapham Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clapham Park was up 13% on the year before: 899 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 795 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Clapham Park?
About 10,064 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Clapham Park?
Clapham Park 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.