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

Overview of Crime in SW4 7RH

BEDFORD ROAD, SW4 7RH, Lambeth has recorded a total of 220 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.53 per 1,000 population. This SW4 7RH 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 7RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW4 7RH, encompassing approximately 8967 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (43) incidents (-6.52% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (2.78% increase)

SW4 7RH 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 7RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4324.53-6.52%
Violence and sexual offences424.8031.25%
Anti-social behaviour374.682.78%
Other theft234.13130.00%
Public order162.56300.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.7850.00%
Burglary101.34-9.09%
Drugs81.1260.00%
Vehicle crime80.89-38.46%
Robbery70.89-56.25%
Shoplifting50.7825.00%
Bicycle theft50.56150.00%
Other crime30.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4621.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour365.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.010.00%
Robbery163.570.00%
Vehicle crime131.780.00%
Burglary111.450.00%
Other theft101.23900.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.120.00%
Drugs50.890.00%
Public order40.5633.33%
Shoplifting40.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%

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 order30.4550.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

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 offences31.00-89.66%
Public order20.33-66.67%
Other theft20.22-95.35%
Drugs10.220.00%
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 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6126.320.00%
Other theft436.804200.00%
Violence and sexual offences294.801350.00%
Anti-social behaviour293.230.00%
Robbery243.230.00%
Vehicle crime222.680.00%
Burglary72.450.00%
Public order60.780.00%
Shoplifting60.670.00%
Bicycle theft60.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
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 offences20.33-95.35%
Other theft10.22-97.37%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4322.644.88%
Other theft384.80-19.15%
Theft from the person304.24-18.92%
Anti-social behaviour263.3544.44%
Robbery162.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.7880.00%
Shoplifting91.00350.00%
Burglary81.00-27.27%
Drugs80.89166.67%
Public order70.89-30.00%
Vehicle crime60.78-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.67100.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4722.3034.29%
Violence and sexual offences415.2413.89%
Theft from the person374.57-9.76%
Anti-social behaviour184.13-53.85%
Robbery162.01100.00%
Burglary111.7822.22%
Public order101.2342.86%
Vehicle crime91.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.00-58.33%
Drugs30.56-57.14%
Shoplifting20.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4123.3157.69%
Anti-social behaviour394.575.41%
Violence and sexual offences364.35-23.40%
Other theft354.012.94%
Criminal damage and arson123.909.09%
Burglary91.34350.00%
Robbery81.00-27.27%
Drugs70.8916.67%
Public order70.78-22.22%
Vehicle crime60.78-45.45%
Shoplifting40.670.00%
Bicycle theft30.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4722.4117.50%
Anti-social behaviour375.248.82%
Other theft344.13-2.86%
Theft from the person263.7918.18%
Vehicle crime112.9010.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.23120.00%
Robbery111.23-35.29%
Public order91.2312.50%
Drugs61.00-14.29%
Shoplifting40.67300.00%
Bicycle theft30.45-25.00%
Burglary20.33-77.78%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4021.520.00%
Other theft354.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour343.900.00%
Theft from the person223.790.00%
Robbery172.450.00%
Vehicle crime101.900.00%
Burglary91.120.00%
Public order81.000.00%
Drugs70.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.780.00%
Bicycle theft40.560.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
May 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 115 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
April 202424
January 202416
December 202316
November 20238
October 202311
September 202317

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
April 202422
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.38 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
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 315 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202432
May 20243
April 202429
March 20242
January 202443
December 202341
November 202336
October 202347
September 202340

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.20 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 20247
December 202310
November 20237
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 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
September 20234

A total of 256 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202436
April 202429
January 202426
December 202318
November 202339
October 202337
September 202334

A total of 269 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.45 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 202335
October 202334
September 202335

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 20247
January 20248
December 202311
November 20239
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 20241
January 20249
December 20235
November 202312
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 307 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202446
May 20241
April 202461
January 202430
December 202337
November 202341
October 202326
September 202322

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW4 7RH 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. Sandmere Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Ducie Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Clapham High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kenwyn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Hemberton Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Haselrigge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Northbourne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 19. Clapham Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. 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