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

Overview of Crime in SW4 7HE

BEDFORD ROAD, SW4 7HE, Lambeth has recorded a total of 219 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.39 per 1,000 population. This SW4 7HE 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 7HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW4 7HE, encompassing approximately 9364 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW4 7HE area, explore the SW4 7HE Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW4 7HE area, visit the SW4 7HE House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (32.35% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (42) incidents (-10.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-5.71% decrease)

SW4 7HE 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 7HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4523.3932.35%
Theft from the person424.81-10.64%
Anti-social behaviour334.49-5.71%
Other theft233.52130.00%
Public order162.46300.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.7185.71%
Burglary121.3971.43%
Vehicle crime81.28-42.86%
Drugs70.8516.67%
Bicycle theft50.75400.00%
Robbery50.53-68.75%
Shoplifting50.5325.00%
Other crime30.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4719.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour355.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences343.740.00%
Robbery163.630.00%
Vehicle crime141.710.00%
Other theft101.50900.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.070.00%
Burglary70.750.00%
Drugs60.750.00%
Public order40.6433.33%
Shoplifting40.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

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 offences30.96-90.32%
Public order20.32-66.67%
Other theft20.21-95.35%
Drugs10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.11-98.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6025.630.00%
Other theft436.414200.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.591450.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.310.00%
Robbery253.310.00%
Vehicle crime202.670.00%
Burglary92.140.00%
Public order60.960.00%
Shoplifting60.640.00%
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 theft10.21-97.37%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3821.57-19.15%
Violence and sexual offences384.062.70%
Theft from the person304.06-18.92%
Anti-social behaviour263.2030.00%
Robbery162.780.00%
Burglary101.71-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson91.07125.00%
Shoplifting90.96350.00%
Drugs80.9660.00%
Public order80.85-27.27%
Vehicle crime60.85-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.64200.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4721.7830.56%
Violence and sexual offences375.02-9.76%
Theft from the person373.95-11.90%
Anti-social behaviour203.95-50.00%
Robbery162.14100.00%
Burglary141.7127.27%
Public order111.5057.14%
Vehicle crime101.1725.00%
Drugs51.07-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.53-60.00%
Shoplifting20.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4223.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences414.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour404.380.00%
Other theft364.270.00%
Burglary113.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.170.00%
Robbery81.070.00%
Vehicle crime80.850.00%
Drugs70.850.00%
Public order70.750.00%
Shoplifting40.750.00%
Bicycle theft30.430.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
May 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
July 20243
May 20242
April 20246
January 20248
December 202311
November 20237

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202434
May 20243
April 202431
March 20242
January 202438
December 202337
November 202341

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
November 20232

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 185 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202435
April 202431
January 202426
December 202320
November 202340

A total of 201 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202410
July 20241
May 20242
April 202443
March 20241
January 202438
December 202347
November 202336

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
April 202420
January 20246
December 202310
November 20238

A total of 86 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202416
April 202425
January 202416
December 202316
November 20238

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 20249
January 202410
December 202314
November 202311

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 20241
January 20249
December 20234
November 202310

A total of 259 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202447
May 20241
April 202460
January 202430
December 202337
November 202342

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20246
January 20249
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW4 7HE 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. Landor Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. 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. Kenwyn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Hemberton Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Haselrigge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Dennis Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Houghton Square
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 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. Simkins Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Solon Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hetherington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Northbourne Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Welmar Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1