SW4 7SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW4 7SL

SW4 7SL, Lambeth has recorded a total of 292 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.72 per 1,000 population. This SW4 7SL 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 7SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW4 7SL, encompassing approximately 10928 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (148.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (51) incidents (2.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (31.03% increase)

SW4 7SL 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 7SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6226.72148.00%
Theft from the person515.672.00%
Anti-social behaviour384.6731.03%
Shoplifting333.48153.85%
Other theft323.02220.00%
Public order202.93150.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.8355.56%
Vehicle crime111.2883.33%
Robbery111.01-45.00%
Drugs81.010.00%
Burglary70.73-12.50%
Bicycle theft40.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%

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 person5017.202400.00%
Anti-social behaviour294.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences252.652400.00%
Robbery202.290.00%
Shoplifting131.830.00%
Other theft101.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.920.00%
Public order80.82300.00%
Drugs80.730.00%
Burglary80.730.00%
Vehicle crime60.730.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%

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 order20.460.00%
Theft from the person20.18100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.180.00%

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 order20.46-83.33%
Drugs10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.09-98.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-97.73%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6026.905900.00%
Violence and sexual offences445.49780.00%
Other theft434.032050.00%
Anti-social behaviour363.930.00%
Shoplifting333.290.00%
Robbery253.020.00%
Vehicle crime232.290.00%
Public order122.101100.00%
Burglary101.100.00%
Bicycle theft50.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

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 offences50.82-84.38%
Other theft20.46-94.74%
Public order10.18-90.00%
Theft from the person10.09-96.30%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3820.13-28.30%
Violence and sexual offences323.48-30.43%
Theft from the person272.93-28.95%
Anti-social behaviour252.47-3.85%
Robbery202.29-13.04%
Shoplifting171.83-10.53%
Vehicle crime141.5616.67%
Burglary131.2844.44%
Criminal damage and arson101.19-9.09%
Public order100.92-28.57%
Drugs70.92250.00%
Bicycle theft40.64300.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5323.2451.43%
Violence and sexual offences464.8524.32%
Theft from the person384.21-11.63%
Anti-social behaviour263.48-23.53%
Robbery232.38109.09%
Shoplifting192.10-42.42%
Public order141.7416.67%
Vehicle crime121.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.10-35.29%
Burglary91.0112.50%
Drugs20.82-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.18-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4322.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences373.930.00%
Other theft353.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour343.200.00%
Shoplifting333.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson173.020.00%
Public order121.560.00%
Robbery111.100.00%
Drugs91.010.00%
Burglary80.820.00%
Vehicle crime60.730.00%
Bicycle theft30.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202425
July 20241
May 20241
April 202444
March 20245
January 202432
December 202346
November 202337

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 213 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202410
April 202443
March 20242
January 202438
December 202353
November 202335

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202429
April 202436
January 202425
December 202326
November 202334

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 202423
January 202414
December 202312
November 20236

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
May 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20239

A total of 110 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202420
April 202425
January 202420
December 202323
November 202311

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20248
July 20242
May 20242
April 202412
March 20241
January 202410
December 202314
November 202312

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 202410
January 202413
December 20239
November 20238

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 20242
January 202410
December 202311
November 202317

A total of 273 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202450
July 20242
May 20241
April 202460
March 20241
January 202427
December 202338
November 202343

A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.67 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 202319
November 202333

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW4 7SL 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. Rigge Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cadmus Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 15. Holwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 16. Oaklands Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Bromell'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 18. The Polygon
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Cresset Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Clapham High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Kenwyn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Haselrigge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Clapham Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. St Alphonsus Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Voltaire Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Bicycle Mews
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 27. Tremadoc Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Aristotle Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Northbourne Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Welmar Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1