SW4 9RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW4 9RE

SW4 9RE, Lambeth has recorded a total of 139 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.53 per 1,000 population. This SW4 9RE 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 9RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW4 9RE, encompassing approximately 8409 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW4 9RE area, explore the SW4 9RE Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW4 9RE area, visit the SW4 9RE House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (210.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (262.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)

SW4 9RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clapham Common South Side with total crimes: 53
  • Clapham Common with total crimes: 17
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

SW4 9RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.53210.00%
Shoplifting293.69262.50%
Anti-social behaviour143.457.69%
Other theft131.661200.00%
Theft from the person121.55140.00%
Vehicle crime111.43175.00%
Public order101.31150.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.19250.00%
Robbery60.83-14.29%
Burglary40.71-50.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.55900.00%
Burglary81.190.00%
Shoplifting80.950.00%
Robbery70.950.00%
Theft from the person50.83150.00%
Vehicle crime40.590.00%
Public order40.48300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other theft10.120.00%

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 person20.48100.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.120.00%

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
Drugs10.480.00%
Public order10.12-87.50%
Theft from the person10.12-88.89%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-95.65%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2915.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.45475.00%
Vehicle crime152.740.00%
Other theft141.78600.00%
Burglary121.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.430.00%
Theft from the person91.31800.00%
Public order81.07700.00%
Robbery50.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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 offences40.95-80.00%
Other theft20.48-77.78%
Public order10.24-80.00%
Theft from the person10.12-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.54-31.03%
Vehicle crime192.3811.76%
Anti-social behaviour152.2615.38%
Other theft91.78-25.00%
Shoplifting91.07-50.00%
Robbery71.070.00%
Public order50.83-28.57%
Drugs40.59300.00%
Burglary30.4850.00%
Theft from the person30.36-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-88.89%
Other crime10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.34107.14%
Shoplifting183.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime172.1470.00%
Theft from the person132.0230.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.55116.67%
Other theft121.559.09%
Criminal damage and arson91.43-25.00%
Robbery71.0740.00%
Public order70.830.00%
Burglary20.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.12-75.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2713.20237.50%
Violence and sexual offences143.21-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson121.661100.00%
Other theft111.43-8.33%
Vehicle crime101.3125.00%
Theft from the person101.1925.00%
Public order71.1975.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.83-40.00%
Robbery50.71-64.29%
Burglary40.5933.33%
Drugs40.48300.00%
Bicycle theft10.48-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.940.00%
Robbery142.140.00%
Other theft121.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.430.00%
Shoplifting81.190.00%
Theft from the person80.950.00%
Vehicle crime80.950.00%
Public order40.950.00%
Bicycle theft30.480.00%
Burglary30.360.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 202412
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 64 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 20243
December 202313
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 202411
January 202415
December 202313
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20241
April 202414
March 20242
January 20249
December 202312
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 202415
January 202419
December 202317
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202410
July 20241
May 20241
April 202423
March 20244
January 202420
December 202329
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20239
November 202312
October 20231

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 20248
April 202429
January 20249
December 202318
November 202327
October 20238

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW4 9RE 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. Clapham Common
    Total17
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Robbery3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Crescent Lane
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Common Mile Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Holwood Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 8. Oaklands Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Northbourne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Clapham Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. St Alphonsus Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. St Gerards Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Shandon Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Welmar Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 15. Briarwood Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Abbeville Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 17. Narbonne Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Worsopp Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. White'S Square
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Nelsons Row
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Bowland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Abbeville Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Leppoc Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Dryden Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Park Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Allnutt Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Mandalay Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Tableer Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Crescent Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1