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

Overview of Crime in SW4 7HD

BEDFORD ROAD, SW4 7HD, Lambeth has recorded a total of 228 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.15 per 1,000 population. This SW4 7HD 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 7HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW4 7HD, encompassing approximately 9440 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (58.62% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (43) incidents (-8.51% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-2.63% decrease)

SW4 7HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edgeley Lane with total crimes: 30
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 24

BEDFORD ROAD, SW4 7HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4624.1558.62%
Theft from the person434.87-8.51%
Anti-social behaviour374.56-2.63%
Other theft233.92130.00%
Public order182.44350.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.9162.50%
Drugs91.3880.00%
Vehicle crime90.95-30.77%
Burglary90.95-10.00%
Shoplifting60.9550.00%
Robbery60.64-62.50%
Bicycle theft50.64150.00%
Other crime30.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4719.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour384.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences294.030.00%
Robbery163.070.00%
Vehicle crime131.690.00%
Burglary101.380.00%
Other theft101.06900.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.060.00%
Drugs50.850.00%
Public order40.5333.33%
Shoplifting40.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
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 order30.4250.00%
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 offences30.95-90.62%
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 person6125.640.00%
Other theft416.464000.00%
Anti-social behaviour334.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences323.501500.00%
Robbery243.390.00%
Vehicle crime222.540.00%
Public order72.330.00%
Burglary70.740.00%
Shoplifting60.740.00%
Bicycle theft60.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
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 offences20.32-94.74%
Other theft10.21-97.22%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3820.87-7.32%
Other theft364.03-21.74%
Theft from the person303.81-18.92%
Anti-social behaviour293.1838.10%
Robbery163.076.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.69100.00%
Burglary81.06-20.00%
Drugs80.85166.67%
Shoplifting80.85300.00%
Vehicle crime60.85-45.45%
Public order50.64-54.55%
Bicycle theft20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4621.5027.78%
Violence and sexual offences414.87-4.65%
Theft from the person374.34-9.76%
Anti-social behaviour213.92-51.16%
Robbery152.2287.50%
Vehicle crime111.59120.00%
Public order111.1757.14%
Burglary101.17-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.06-64.29%
Drugs30.53-62.50%
Shoplifting20.32-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4324.05-6.52%
Violence and sexual offences434.56-2.27%
Theft from the person414.5641.38%
Other theft364.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.8127.27%
Burglary121.48500.00%
Drugs81.2714.29%
Robbery80.85-33.33%
Public order70.85-22.22%
Vehicle crime50.74-50.00%
Shoplifting50.5325.00%
Bicycle theft30.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4622.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences444.870.00%
Other theft364.660.00%
Theft from the person293.810.00%
Robbery123.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.270.00%
Vehicle crime101.170.00%
Public order91.060.00%
Drugs70.950.00%
Shoplifting40.740.00%
Bicycle theft30.420.00%
Burglary20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
May 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237

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 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
April 202422
January 20246
December 202311
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20246
January 20248
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202429
May 20243
April 202432
March 20242
January 202438
December 202341
November 202343
October 202344

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20244
July 20243
May 20242
April 20247
January 20245
December 202311
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 247 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202438
April 202433
January 202429
December 202321
November 202343
October 202346

A total of 232 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.20 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 202436
December 202346
November 202336
October 202336

A total of 97 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202416
April 202424
January 202416
December 202315
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 20247
January 20248
December 202310
November 202312
October 20232

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
April 20241
January 202410
December 20235
November 202314
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 202443
August 202447
May 20241
April 202461
January 202430
December 202337
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 7HD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Edgeley Lane
    Total30
    Theft from the person12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total25
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Carpenter'S Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Fenwick Place
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Slievemore Close
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rigge Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cadmus Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Holwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 14. Cresset Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Hemberton Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Haselrigge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Northbourne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 21. Clapham Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Dennis Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Voltaire Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Bicycle Mews
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 25. Tremadoc Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Aristotle Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Willington Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Ballater Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 29. Corrance Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Simkins Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1