Clapham Park vs Waterloo and South Bank

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Clapham Park Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Waterloo and South Bank Metropolitan Police Service

      Clapham Park vs Waterloo and South Bank Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Clapham Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,173 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.3% trend
      41.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Waterloo and South Bank
      Metropolitan Police Service
      37,487 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.3% trend
      40.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clapham Park
      B Waterloo and South Bank
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      12,173
      37,487
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      12,457
      39,600
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.3%
      ↓5.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.7%
      40.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clapham Park
      B Waterloo and South Bank
      Violent Crime
      2,538 ↑5%
      6,062 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,593 ↓1%
      5,371 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      1,067 ↓5%
      6,385 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      918 ↓31%
      509 ↓18%
      Burglary
      485 ↓27%
      1,022 ↓4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      567 ↓2%
      1,025 ↓3%
      Drugs
      491 ↑53%
      1,072 ↑1%
      Public Order
      528 ↓11%
      1,629 ↓8%
      Robbery
      424 ↓23%
      1,459 ↓10%
      Shoplifting
      1,239 ↑38%
      1,898 ↑28%
      Theft from Person
      922 ↓8%
      10,139 ↓13%
      Bicycle Theft
      221 ↑7%
      591 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      58 ↑29%
      131 ↓13%
      Other Crime
      122 ↑22%
      194 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      A Clapham Park is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 10/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clapham Park safer than Waterloo and South Bank?

      Clapham Park has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 12,173 crimes in the last 12 months. Waterloo and South Bank has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 37,487 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clapham Park vs Waterloo and South Bank?

      Clapham Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waterloo and South Bank shows -5.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Clapham Park and Waterloo and South Bank?

      In Clapham Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,593 incidents). In Waterloo and South Bank, it is Theft from Person (10,139 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Clapham Park and Waterloo and South Bank?

      Clapham Park recorded 2,593 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waterloo and South Bank recorded 5,371. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Clapham Park vs Waterloo and South Bank?

      Violent crime in Clapham Park totalled 2,538 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6,062 in Waterloo and South Bank. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Clapham Park and Waterloo and South Bank in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clapham Park recorded 12,457 crimes (now 12,173, a change of -2.3%). Waterloo and South Bank recorded 39,600 crimes previously (now 37,487, -5.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clapham Park and Waterloo and South Bank?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Clapham Park has a resolution rate of 41.7% and Waterloo and South Bank has 40.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clapham Park and Waterloo and South Bank?

      Clapham Park falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Waterloo and South Bank is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Clapham Park and Waterloo and South Bank?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Clapham Park or Waterloo and South Bank on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Clapham Park and Waterloo and South Bank. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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