SW4 6EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW4 6EN

SW4 6EN, Lambeth has recorded a total of 274 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.07 per 1,000 population. This SW4 6EN 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 6EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW4 6EN, encompassing approximately 10122 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW4 6EN area, explore the SW4 6EN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW4 6EN area, visit the SW4 6EN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (96.30% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (50) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (34) incidents (277.78% increase)

SW4 6EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clapham Common South Side with total crimes: 50
  • Edgeley Lane with total crimes: 30
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25

SW4 6EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5327.0796.30%
Theft from the person505.240.00%
Other theft344.94277.78%
Shoplifting333.36153.85%
Anti-social behaviour323.2610.34%
Public order193.16216.67%
Criminal damage and arson141.8855.56%
Burglary91.3850.00%
Vehicle crime80.8960.00%
Robbery80.79-55.56%
Drugs80.790.00%
Bicycle theft30.790.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5017.882400.00%
Anti-social behaviour294.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences272.862600.00%
Robbery182.670.00%
Shoplifting131.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.280.00%
Other theft90.890.00%
Drugs80.890.00%
Public order60.79200.00%
Burglary60.590.00%
Vehicle crime50.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.490.00%
Theft from the person20.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.200.00%

In June 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.100.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.49-80.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.10-98.28%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-97.56%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5827.665700.00%
Other theft475.732250.00%
Violence and sexual offences414.64720.00%
Shoplifting334.050.00%
Robbery293.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour282.860.00%
Vehicle crime212.770.00%
Public order102.07900.00%
Burglary70.990.00%
Bicycle theft50.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences50.89-85.29%
Other theft20.49-95.00%
Public order10.20-87.50%
Theft from the person10.10-96.30%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4021.24-31.03%
Violence and sexual offences343.95-19.05%
Theft from the person273.36-27.03%
Robbery192.67-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour191.8826.67%
Shoplifting171.88-5.56%
Vehicle crime141.6816.67%
Criminal damage and arson111.3857.14%
Burglary91.09-30.77%
Public order80.89-38.46%
Bicycle theft70.7975.00%
Drugs50.690.00%
Other crime30.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5823.7161.11%
Violence and sexual offences425.7331.25%
Theft from the person374.15-15.91%
Robbery213.66133.33%
Shoplifting182.07-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour151.78-51.61%
Public order131.4818.18%
Burglary131.288.33%
Vehicle crime121.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.19-53.33%
Bicycle theft40.690.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4424.300.00%
Other theft364.350.00%
Shoplifting323.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences323.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.060.00%
Vehicle crime121.480.00%
Burglary121.190.00%
Public order111.190.00%
Robbery91.090.00%
Drugs60.890.00%
Bicycle theft40.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202429
April 202428
January 202419
December 202315
November 202331

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20247
January 20249
December 202313
November 202312

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
January 202411
December 20237
November 202315

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202427
July 20241
May 20241
April 202441
March 20245
January 202434
December 202342
November 202332

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202421
January 202414
December 202312
November 202312

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 226 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 20249
April 202447
March 20242
January 202440
December 202358
November 202336

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20246
July 20242
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241
January 20248
December 202313
November 202311

A total of 104 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202418
April 202429
January 202419
December 202321
November 20239

A total of 270 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202450
July 20242
May 20241
April 202458
March 20241
January 202427
December 202337
November 202344

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
May 20241
January 20245
November 20236

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202413
April 202433
January 202417
December 202318
November 202332

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW4 6EN 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. Edgeley Lane
    Total30
    Theft from the person12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total25
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total24
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Clapham Common
    Total17
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Robbery3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. The Pavement
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wilberforce Mews
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Wingate Square
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Carpenter'S Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Slievemore Close
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cadmus Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 14. Bromell'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 15. The Polygon
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Cresset Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clapham High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Kenwyn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Stephen Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 20. Dennis Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Voltaire Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. Bicycle Mews
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 23. Tremadoc Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. St Alphonsus Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Venn Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Stonhouse Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Offerton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Charles Barry Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Stone Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Shamrock Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1