BEDFORD ROAD, SW4 7HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW4 7HB

BEDFORD ROAD, SW4 7HB, Lambeth has recorded a total of 227 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.40 per 1,000 population. This SW4 7HB 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 7HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW4 7HB, encompassing approximately 9303 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW4 7HB area, explore the SW4 7HB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (41) incidents (-14.58% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (17.65% increase)

SW4 7HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 30
  • Edgeley Lane with total crimes: 30
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 24

BEDFORD ROAD, SW4 7HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4224.4061.54%
Theft from the person414.51-14.58%
Anti-social behaviour404.4117.65%
Other theft234.30130.00%
Public order192.47375.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.0450.00%
Drugs101.29100.00%
Burglary101.070.00%
Robbery81.07-50.00%
Shoplifting80.86100.00%
Bicycle theft60.86200.00%
Vehicle crime50.64-54.55%
Other crime20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4819.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour345.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences263.650.00%
Robbery162.790.00%
Vehicle crime111.720.00%
Burglary101.180.00%
Other theft101.07900.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.070.00%
Drugs50.860.00%
Public order40.5433.33%
Shoplifting40.430.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order30.4350.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.97-90.32%
Public order20.32-71.43%
Other theft20.21-95.12%
Drugs10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.11-98.36%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6125.690.00%
Other theft416.564000.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.411450.00%
Anti-social behaviour293.330.00%
Vehicle crime253.120.00%
Robbery242.690.00%
Public order72.580.00%
Burglary60.750.00%
Bicycle theft60.640.00%
Shoplifting50.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.32-94.44%
Other theft10.21-97.37%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3820.85-17.39%
Violence and sexual offences364.08-10.00%
Theft from the person303.87-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour253.2247.06%
Robbery162.696.67%
Burglary91.72-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson90.9780.00%
Drugs80.9760.00%
Shoplifting80.86300.00%
Vehicle crime70.86-22.22%
Public order60.75-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4621.3931.43%
Violence and sexual offences404.940.00%
Theft from the person384.30-7.32%
Anti-social behaviour174.08-57.50%
Robbery151.8387.50%
Burglary111.6122.22%
Public order101.1825.00%
Vehicle crime91.0728.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.97-61.54%
Drugs50.54-28.57%
Shoplifting20.54-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4123.4341.38%
Anti-social behaviour404.41-4.76%
Violence and sexual offences404.302.56%
Other theft354.302.94%
Criminal damage and arson133.7618.18%
Burglary91.40350.00%
Public order80.970.00%
Robbery80.86-27.27%
Vehicle crime70.86-30.00%
Drugs70.750.00%
Shoplifting50.750.00%
Bicycle theft30.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4221.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences394.510.00%
Other theft344.190.00%
Theft from the person293.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.120.00%
Robbery111.180.00%
Vehicle crime101.180.00%
Public order81.070.00%
Drugs70.860.00%
Shoplifting50.750.00%
Bicycle theft30.540.00%
Burglary20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
May 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 98 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202416
April 202424
January 202416
December 202315
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
April 20246
January 20249
December 202311
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20244
July 20243
May 20242
April 20247
January 20246
December 202310
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20245
January 20248
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
April 202425
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202426
May 20243
April 202431
March 20242
January 202436
December 202340
November 202340
October 202339

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231

A total of 227 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202434
April 202429
January 202425
December 202317
November 202340
October 202342

A total of 231 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202410
July 20241
May 20242
April 202441
March 20241
January 202438
December 202346
November 202335
October 202334

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 20242
January 20249
December 20235
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 289 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202448
May 20241
April 202461
January 202430
December 202338
November 202341
October 202329

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW4 7HB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total30
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Edgeley Lane
    Total30
    Theft from the person12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total24
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft7
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Wilberforce Mews
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Sandmere Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Ducie Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Carpenter'S Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Fenwick Place
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Slievemore Close
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rigge Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cadmus Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Holwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 15. Clapham High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Landor Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Kenwyn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Haselrigge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Northbourne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 20. Clapham Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Aristotle Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Willington Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Ballater Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 27. Corrance Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Simkins Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Solon Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hetherington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2