SW4 9QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW4 9QU

SW4 9QU, Lambeth has recorded a total of 205 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.12 per 1,000 population. This SW4 9QU 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 9QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW4 9QU, encompassing approximately 7559 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (238.46% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (34) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (146.15% increase)

SW4 9QU 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: 26
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 20

SW4 9QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4427.12238.46%
Theft from the person345.8230.77%
Shoplifting324.50146.15%
Anti-social behaviour254.2319.05%
Other theft243.31300.00%
Public order143.17180.00%
Vehicle crime101.85150.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.32200.00%
Robbery60.79-45.45%
Burglary50.79-28.57%
Drugs40.66-20.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2615.081200.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.781200.00%
Shoplifting131.720.00%
Robbery111.720.00%
Burglary71.460.00%
Other theft60.930.00%
Drugs50.790.00%
Public order50.66400.00%
Vehicle crime40.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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 person20.53100.00%
Public order10.260.00%
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
Drugs10.530.00%
Public order10.13-88.89%
Theft from the person10.13-96.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-96.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3326.980.00%
Theft from the person304.372900.00%
Violence and sexual offences303.97650.00%
Anti-social behaviour293.970.00%
Other theft243.841100.00%
Vehicle crime203.170.00%
Robbery162.650.00%
Burglary102.120.00%
Public order91.32800.00%
Bicycle theft11.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%

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 offences41.06-80.95%
Other theft20.53-90.00%
Public order10.26-83.33%
Theft from the person10.13-92.86%

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 offences2118.78-38.24%
Other theft202.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.65-4.76%
Shoplifting152.65-25.00%
Theft from the person141.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime121.85-7.69%
Robbery101.59-16.67%
Burglary81.32100.00%
Public order61.06-40.00%
Drugs60.79500.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.79-63.64%
Bicycle theft30.530.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3422.0988.89%
Theft from the person214.5010.53%
Anti-social behaviour212.780.00%
Other theft202.7811.11%
Shoplifting202.65-41.18%
Vehicle crime132.65160.00%
Robbery121.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.59-8.33%
Public order101.460.00%
Burglary41.32-20.00%
Drugs10.53-83.33%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3421.03325.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.50-4.55%
Theft from the person192.785.56%
Violence and sexual offences182.51-33.33%
Other theft182.38-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.38140.00%
Public order101.5942.86%
Robbery81.32-55.56%
Drugs61.06100.00%
Vehicle crime50.79-61.54%
Burglary50.6625.00%
Bicycle theft20.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.508.00%
Other theft243.57-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.17-18.52%
Robbery182.91100.00%
Theft from the person182.380.00%
Vehicle crime132.38-43.48%
Shoplifting81.72-20.00%
Public order71.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.93150.00%
Bicycle theft40.66300.00%
Burglary40.530.00%
Drugs30.53-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3022.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour273.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences253.570.00%
Vehicle crime233.310.00%
Theft from the person183.040.00%
Public order142.380.00%
Shoplifting101.850.00%
Robbery91.320.00%
Drugs61.190.00%
Burglary40.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 184 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202426
July 20242
May 20241
April 202430
March 20241
January 202414
December 202321
November 202319
October 202318
September 202318

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202413
July 20241
May 20241
April 202430
March 20244
January 202421
December 202334
November 202318
October 202327
September 202325

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 202410
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202421
April 202429
January 202420
December 202321
November 202321
October 202322
September 202327

A total of 168 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20246
April 202424
March 20242
January 202420
December 202320
November 202318
October 202324
September 202330

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202420
January 202412
December 202313
November 20235
October 202313
September 202323

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 20246
December 202310
November 202310
October 20237
September 202314

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
May 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 202311
November 202312
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 90 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
April 202416
January 202410
December 202312
November 20238
October 202318
September 20239

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202413
April 202433
January 202415
December 202320
November 202334
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 9QU 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
    Total26
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Holwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 12. Oaklands Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Bromell'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 14. The Polygon
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Clapham Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. St Alphonsus Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Rookery Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Gerards Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Welmar Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 20. Abbeville Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. Narbonne Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Worsopp Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Venn Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Long Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. White'S Square
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Nelsons Row
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Bowland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Abbeville Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Leppoc Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Dryden Close
    Total1
    Other theft1