SW4 9BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW4 9BN

SW4 9BN, Lambeth has recorded a total of 229 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.89 per 1,000 population. This SW4 9BN 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 9BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW4 9BN, encompassing approximately 7413 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (127.27% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (39) incidents (25.81% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (146.15% increase)

SW4 9BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clapham Common South Side with total crimes: 53
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 24

SW4 9BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5030.89127.27%
Theft from the person396.7425.81%
Shoplifting325.26146.15%
Anti-social behaviour274.3217.39%
Other theft273.64285.71%
Public order143.64180.00%
Vehicle crime131.89116.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.75166.67%
Drugs71.080.00%
Robbery70.94-53.33%
Burglary40.94-42.86%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3118.881450.00%
Anti-social behaviour234.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.102100.00%
Robbery152.970.00%
Shoplifting132.020.00%
Other theft71.750.00%
Burglary70.940.00%
Drugs70.940.00%
Vehicle crime60.940.00%
Public order50.81400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.54100.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.130.00%

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.540.00%
Public order10.13-91.67%
Theft from the person10.13-97.37%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-97.22%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3831.163700.00%
Violence and sexual offences365.13800.00%
Other theft314.861450.00%
Shoplifting314.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour274.180.00%
Vehicle crime233.640.00%
Robbery193.100.00%
Public order122.561100.00%
Burglary91.620.00%
Bicycle theft21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.08-84.00%
Other theft20.54-91.67%
Public order10.27-85.71%
Theft from the person10.13-94.44%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.58-28.57%
Other theft243.37-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour193.24-5.00%
Theft from the person182.56-33.33%
Shoplifting152.43-16.67%
Robbery132.02-13.33%
Vehicle crime121.7520.00%
Burglary91.6250.00%
Public order71.21-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson70.94-12.50%
Drugs50.94400.00%
Bicycle theft30.67200.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3524.6834.62%
Other theft294.7216.00%
Theft from the person273.91-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour203.64-13.04%
Shoplifting182.70-45.45%
Robbery152.4350.00%
Public order132.028.33%
Vehicle crime101.75150.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.35-46.67%
Burglary61.0820.00%
Drugs10.81-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3325.63312.50%
Theft from the person294.4531.82%
Violence and sexual offences263.91-18.75%
Other theft253.51-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour233.374.55%
Criminal damage and arson153.10150.00%
Public order122.0250.00%
Robbery101.62-54.55%
Drugs51.3525.00%
Burglary50.67-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.67-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.54-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3224.0114.29%
Other theft264.32-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour223.51-29.03%
Robbery222.97175.00%
Theft from the person222.97-4.35%
Vehicle crime122.97-52.00%
Burglary81.62100.00%
Public order81.08-46.67%
Shoplifting81.08-20.00%
Bicycle theft61.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.81100.00%
Drugs40.81-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3125.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences284.180.00%
Vehicle crime253.780.00%
Theft from the person233.370.00%
Public order153.100.00%
Shoplifting102.020.00%
Robbery81.350.00%
Drugs81.080.00%
Burglary41.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 231 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202431
July 20242
May 20241
April 202438
March 20241
January 202418
December 202327
November 202329
October 202322
September 202323

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202422
July 20241
May 20241
April 202436
March 20244
January 202425
December 202335
November 202326
October 202332
September 202328

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20249
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202423
April 202427
January 202419
December 202320
November 202323
October 202322
September 202331

A total of 202 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 20247
April 202431
March 20242
January 202424
December 202329
November 202325
October 202326
September 202331

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 202423
January 202412
December 202310
November 20234
October 202312
September 202325

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
May 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 202412
March 20241
January 20247
December 202313
November 202312
October 20238
September 202315

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 202315
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 109 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
April 202419
January 202413
December 202315
November 202310
October 202322
September 20238

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202413
April 202431
January 202415
December 202318
November 202333
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW4 9BN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Clapham Common South Side
    Total53
    Shoplifting29
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    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. Clapham Common
    Total17
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Robbery3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. The Pavement
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wilberforce Mews
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Crescent Lane
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wingate Square
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Carpenter'S Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Holwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 13. Oaklands Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Bromell'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 15. The Polygon
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Cresset Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clapham Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. St Alphonsus Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Clapham High Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Clapham Common North Side
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Rookery Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St Gerards Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Abbeville Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 24. Worsopp Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Venn Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Stonhouse Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. St Luke'S Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Macaulay Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Long Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1