Crime in Clapham Town: statistics, rates and trends
2,515 crimes were recorded in Clapham Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 177.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Clapham Town at a glance
- Crime trends in Clapham Town
- Types of crime in Clapham Town
- Clapham Town compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Clapham Town
- What happened after crimes were reported in Clapham Town
- Population and deprivation in Clapham Town
- Questions about crime in Clapham Town
- About this data
2,515 crimes were recorded in Clapham Town in the 12 months to July 2026, 177.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 491 reports (20% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Clapham Town has the 271st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Clapham Town | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,515 | 48,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 177.0 | 153.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,211 | 316,920 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Clapham Town was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,515 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,938). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 | 2,515 | 177.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,348 | 165.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,503 | 176.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,248 | 158.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,075 | 146.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,938 | 136.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,153 | 151.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,378 | 167.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,409 | 169.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 243 |
| June 2026 | 249 |
| May 2026 | 229 |
| April 2026 | 208 |
| March 2026 | 194 |
| February 2026 | 182 |
| January 2026 | 196 |
| December 2025 | 190 |
| November 2025 | 210 |
| October 2025 | 230 |
| September 2025 | 195 |
| August 2025 | 189 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Clapham Town 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 theft from the person, anti-social behaviour, other theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+138%) and bicycle theft (+81%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-26%) and drugs (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 491 | 34.6 | 1.01 | +9% |
| Theft from the person | 397 | 27.9 | 16.54 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 379 | 26.7 | 1.74 | +5% |
| Other theft | 269 | 18.9 | 2.96 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 259 | 18.2 | 2.20 | +138% |
| Vehicle crime | 186 | 13.1 | 2.66 | +11% |
| Robbery | 131 | 9.2 | 6.82 | +19% |
| Burglary | 106 | 7.5 | 2.11 | -6% |
| Public order | 88 | 6.2 | 0.93 | -6% |
| Drugs | 64 | 4.5 | 1.38 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 4.4 | 0.64 | -26% |
| Bicycle theft | 58 | 4.1 | 4.96 | +81% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.9 | 0.94 | +62% |
| Other crime | 12 | 0.8 | 0.40 | -37% |
Violence and sexual offences in Clapham Town
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Clapham Town recorded 491 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 19.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Clapham Town
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Clapham Town recorded 397 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Clapham Town
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Clapham Town recorded 379 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 15.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Clapham Town
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Clapham Town recorded 269 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Clapham Town
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Clapham Town recorded 259 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 138% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Clapham Town
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Clapham Town recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Clapham Town
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Clapham Town recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Clapham Town
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Clapham Town recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Clapham Town
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Clapham Town recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Clapham Town
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Clapham Town recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Clapham Town
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Clapham Town recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Clapham Town
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Clapham Town recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 81% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Clapham Town
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Clapham Town recorded 13 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 62% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Clapham Town
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Clapham Town recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Clapham Town, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Clapham Town.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clapham Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clapham East | 2,450 | 218.3 | +23% |
| Stockwell West & Larkhall | 2,084 | 121.2 | -32% |
| Clapham Common & Abbeville | 1,062 | 94.5 | -47% |
| Brixton Acre Lane | 2,508 | 193.8 | +9% |
| Stockwell East | 1,200 | 104.9 | -41% |
| Brixton North | 2,477 | 149.1 | -16% |
| Clapham Park | 882 | 87.6 | -50% |
| Oval | 1,145 | 121.8 | -31% |
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 Town over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 319 |
| On or near Edgeley Lane | 236 |
| On or near The Pavement | 228 |
| On or near Carpenter'S Place | 80 |
| On or near Clapham High Street | 71 |
| On or near Venn Street | 58 |
| On or near Edgeley Road | 57 |
| On or near Bicycle Mews | 55 |
| On or near Wilberforce Mews | 54 |
| On or near Bromell'S Road | 53 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Clapham Town 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 | 1,382 | 55.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 381 | 15.1% |
| Not recorded | 379 | 15.1% |
| Under investigation | 164 | 6.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 101 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.0% |
Clapham Town has an estimated population of 14,211. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Clapham Town sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Clapham Town |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 79.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 36.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.5% |
| Private rented homes | 36.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Clapham Town a safe place to live?
Clapham Town recorded 177.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 491 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by theft from the person (397).
Is crime in Clapham Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clapham Town was up 7% on the year before: 2,515 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,348 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Clapham Town?
Clapham Town 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 Town. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.