OLD TOWN, SW4 0JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW4 0JX

OLD TOWN, SW4 0JX, Lambeth has recorded a total of 179 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.84 per 1,000 population. This SW4 0JX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW4 postcode area, which has experienced 538 crimes and a crime rate of 12.82 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW4 0JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW4 0JX, encompassing approximately 8197 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW4 0JX area, explore the SW4 0JX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (244.44% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (28) incidents (16.67% increase)

SW4 0JX Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Clapham Common South Side with total crimes: 50
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 20
  • Clapham Common with total crimes: 17

OLD TOWN, SW4 0JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.8457.14%
Shoplifting314.03244.44%
Theft from the person283.7816.67%
Other theft233.42360.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.8115.00%
Public order92.81200.00%
Vehicle crime81.10166.67%
Robbery60.98-25.00%
Burglary60.73100.00%
Drugs50.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6166.67%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2413.051100.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.932000.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.560.00%
Shoplifting92.440.00%
Robbery81.100.00%
Other theft50.980.00%
Drugs50.610.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.370.00%
Public order30.37200.00%
Vehicle crime30.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.49100.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.120.00%

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.490.00%
Public order10.12-90.00%
Theft from the person10.12-95.83%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-96.30%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2821.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences273.42575.00%
Theft from the person243.292300.00%
Other theft202.93900.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.440.00%
Robbery172.440.00%
Vehicle crime172.070.00%
Public order102.07900.00%
Burglary71.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40.98-81.82%
Other theft20.49-93.10%
Public order10.24-85.71%
Theft from the person10.12-92.31%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2917.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.54-21.43%
Vehicle crime152.6850.00%
Theft from the person131.83-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour121.5950.00%
Shoplifting111.46-38.89%
Burglary101.3425.00%
Robbery91.22-40.00%
Public order71.10-46.15%
Bicycle theft70.8575.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.85-55.56%
Other crime20.490.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2919.4081.25%
Violence and sexual offences283.540.00%
Shoplifting183.42-43.75%
Theft from the person172.20-15.00%
Robbery152.0750.00%
Public order131.838.33%
Vehicle crime101.59-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson91.2212.50%
Anti-social behaviour81.10-50.00%
Burglary80.98-38.46%
Bicycle theft40.98-20.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3221.35146.15%
Violence and sexual offences283.90-15.15%
Theft from the person203.4217.65%
Other theft162.44-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour161.95-23.81%
Burglary131.9562.50%
Public order121.5920.00%
Vehicle crime111.46-8.33%
Robbery101.34-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson81.2260.00%
Bicycle theft50.98-16.67%
Drugs30.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3319.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.030.00%
Other theft202.560.00%
Theft from the person172.440.00%
Robbery132.070.00%
Shoplifting131.590.00%
Vehicle crime121.590.00%
Public order101.460.00%
Burglary81.220.00%
Bicycle theft60.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.730.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202424
July 20242
May 20241
April 202424
March 20241
January 202413
December 202317
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202421
July 20241
May 20241
April 202427
March 20244
January 202422
December 202328
November 202328
October 202333

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20245
April 202420
March 20242
January 202429
December 202329
November 202316
October 202320

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 20247
December 202313
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 202417
January 20249
December 202315
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202417
January 202415
December 202310
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202420
April 202420
January 202412
December 20238
November 202316
October 202321

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20247
January 202410
December 20238
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 20249
April 202428
January 202411
December 202318
November 202332
October 202313

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20239
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW4 0JX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Clapham Common South Side
    Total50
    Shoplifting29
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total20
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft6
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Clapham Common
    Total17
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Robbery3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 4. The Pavement
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wilberforce Mews
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Wingate Square
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Victoria Rise
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bromell'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 9. The Polygon
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Cresset Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Newby Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Stephen Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 14. Wilderness Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Clapham Common North Side
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Rookery Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Venn Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Stonhouse Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Offerton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Charles Barry Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Stone Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Shamrock Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Littlebury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Rozel Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Lydon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Macaulay Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Long Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Belmont Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Francis Bentley Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1