Crime in Clapham Park: statistics, rates and trends
882 crimes were recorded in Clapham Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Clapham Park
- Questions about crime in Clapham Park
- About this data
882 crimes were recorded in Clapham Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 226 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Clapham Park has the 1,577th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Clapham Park | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 882 | 48,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.6 | 153.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,064 | 316,920 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Clapham Park was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,238 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (761). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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 | 882 | 87.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 807 | 80.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 912 | 90.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 761 | 75.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 888 | 88.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,238 | 123.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,009 | 100.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 892 | 88.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 854 | 84.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 68 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Clapham Park 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, other theft, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+57%) and other theft (+15%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-52%) and robbery (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 226 | 22.5 | 0.66 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 221 | 22.0 | 1.43 | +6% |
| Other theft | 84 | 8.3 | 1.31 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 73 | 7.3 | 1.47 | +6% |
| Burglary | 58 | 5.8 | 1.63 | +57% |
| Drugs | 44 | 4.4 | 1.34 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 3.9 | 0.47 | +105% |
| Public order | 35 | 3.5 | 0.52 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 2.9 | 0.42 | -52% |
| Robbery | 22 | 2.2 | 1.62 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 1.8 | 2.17 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 1.8 | 1.06 | +20% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.9 | 0.42 | +125% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 0.61 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Clapham Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Clapham Park recorded 226 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 25.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Clapham Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Clapham Park recorded 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 25.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Clapham Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Clapham Park recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Clapham Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Clapham Park recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Clapham Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Clapham Park recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Clapham Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Clapham Park recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Clapham Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Clapham Park recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 105% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Clapham Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Clapham Park recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Clapham Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Clapham Park recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Clapham Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Clapham Park recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Clapham Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Clapham Park recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Clapham Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Clapham Park recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Clapham Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Clapham Park recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Clapham Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Clapham Park recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Clapham Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Clapham Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clapham Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham Hill West & Thornton | 946 | 84.6 | -3% |
| Clapham Common & Abbeville | 1,062 | 94.5 | +8% |
| Brixton Rush Common | 1,400 | 91.2 | +4% |
| Brixton Acre Lane | 2,508 | 193.8 | +121% |
| Streatham Hill East | 1,146 | 94.3 | +8% |
| Clapham East | 2,450 | 218.3 | +149% |
| St Martin's | 1,443 | 118.1 | +35% |
| Brixton Windrush | 3,877 | 358.1 | +309% |
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 Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Maple Close | 72 |
| On or near Rodmill Lane | 60 |
| On or near Doverfield Road | 57 |
| On or near Tilson Gardens | 50 |
| On or near Wallis'S Cottages | 43 |
| On or near New Park Road | 42 |
| On or near Sulina Road | 37 |
| On or near Mullins Place | 35 |
| On or near Honeybrook Road | 34 |
| On or near Forster Road | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Clapham Park 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 | 330 | 37.4% |
| Not recorded | 221 | 25.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 189 | 21.4% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 8.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Clapham Park has an estimated population of 10,064. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Clapham Park sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Clapham Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 79.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 32.3% |
| Social rented homes | 38.0% |
| Private rented homes | 29.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Clapham Park a safe place to live?
Clapham Park recorded 87.6 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 Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 226 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (221).
Is crime in Clapham Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clapham Park was up 9% on the year before: 882 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 807 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Clapham Park?
Clapham Park 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 Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.