SW4 9PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW4 9PY

SW4 9PY, Lambeth has recorded a total of 212 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.15 per 1,000 population. This SW4 9PY 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 9PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW4 9PY, encompassing approximately 7032 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW4 9PY area, explore the SW4 9PY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (246.15% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (38) incidents (40.74% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (146.15% increase)

SW4 9PY 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: 20

SW4 9PY 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 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4530.15246.15%
Theft from the person386.4040.74%
Shoplifting325.40146.15%
Anti-social behaviour274.5512.50%
Other theft243.84380.00%
Public order133.41160.00%
Vehicle crime101.85100.00%
Robbery71.42-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson61.00100.00%
Drugs50.85-16.67%
Burglary40.71-42.86%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2717.061250.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.411200.00%
Shoplifting131.850.00%
Robbery111.850.00%
Burglary71.560.00%
Drugs61.000.00%
Other theft50.850.00%
Vehicle crime50.710.00%
Public order50.71400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

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 person20.57100.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.140.00%

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
Drugs10.570.00%
Public order10.14-90.91%
Theft from the person10.14-96.88%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-96.88%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3230.003100.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.55700.00%
Shoplifting314.550.00%
Other theft274.411250.00%
Anti-social behaviour263.840.00%
Vehicle crime203.700.00%
Robbery182.840.00%
Public order112.561000.00%
Burglary101.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

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 offences41.14-80.95%
Other theft20.57-90.00%
Public order10.28-83.33%
Theft from the person10.14-92.86%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.91-36.36%
Other theft202.995.26%
Anti-social behaviour192.84-5.00%
Shoplifting152.70-16.67%
Theft from the person142.13-30.00%
Vehicle crime111.990.00%
Robbery111.56-21.43%
Burglary81.56100.00%
Public order61.14-40.00%
Drugs50.85400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.71-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.570.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.6194.12%
Theft from the person204.695.26%
Anti-social behaviour202.84-13.04%
Other theft192.840.00%
Shoplifting182.70-45.45%
Robbery142.5655.56%
Vehicle crime111.99175.00%
Public order101.56-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson91.42-25.00%
Burglary41.2833.33%
Drugs10.57-85.71%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3322.75371.43%
Anti-social behaviour234.690.00%
Other theft193.27-17.39%
Theft from the person192.705.56%
Violence and sexual offences172.70-39.29%
Criminal damage and arson122.42140.00%
Public order111.7157.14%
Robbery91.56-55.00%
Drugs71.28133.33%
Vehicle crime41.00-69.23%
Burglary30.57-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.43-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2822.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour233.980.00%
Other theft233.270.00%
Robbery203.270.00%
Theft from the person182.840.00%
Vehicle crime132.560.00%
Public order71.850.00%
Shoplifting71.000.00%
Bicycle theft51.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.710.00%
Burglary40.710.00%
Drugs30.570.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202427
July 20242
May 20241
April 202432
March 20241
January 202414
December 202320
November 202319
October 202318

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202413
July 20241
May 20241
April 202432
March 20244
January 202421
December 202333
November 202317
October 202328

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 202410
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202424
April 202426
January 202419
December 202320
November 202323
October 202323

A total of 139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20245
April 202427
March 20242
January 202420
December 202319
November 202319
October 202323

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202420
January 202411
December 202311
November 20234
October 202313

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
May 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 20246
December 202310
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20239
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 90 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
April 202418
January 202411
December 202314
November 20239
October 202320

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.29 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 20237

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW4 9PY 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
    Total20
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft6
    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. Clapham Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. St Alphonsus Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Clapham Common North Side
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Rookery Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Gerards Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Abbeville Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 22. Worsopp Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Venn Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Stonhouse Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Macaulay Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Long Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. White'S Square
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Nelsons Row
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Bowland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Abbeville Mews
    Total1
    Public order1