Clapham Town vs Custom House

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Clapham Town Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Custom House Metropolitan Police Service

      Clapham Town vs Custom House Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Clapham Town
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,543 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.3% trend
      38.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Custom House
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,726 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.7% trend
      35.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clapham Town
      B Custom House
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      13,543
      10,726
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14,008
      10,341
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.3%
      ↑3.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.3%
      35.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clapham Town
      B Custom House
      Violent Crime
      3,060 ↑8%
      2,809 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,865 ↓2%
      2,047 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      1,246 ↓9%
      909 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      977 ↓20%
      1,162 ↓5%
      Burglary
      670 ↓8%
      388 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      613 ↓13%
      526 ↑12%
      Drugs
      443 ↑33%
      668 ↓4%
      Public Order
      579 ↓12%
      475 ↑0%
      Robbery
      482 ↓16%
      352 ↑31%
      Shoplifting
      986 ↑10%
      552 ↑4%
      Theft from Person
      1,188 ↓11%
      523 ↑2%
      Bicycle Theft
      247 ↓12%
      69 ↓4%
      Possession of Weapons
      64 ↑33%
      65 ↑30%
      Other Crime
      123 ↑16%
      181 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      A Clapham Town is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clapham Town safer than Custom House?

      Clapham Town has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 13,543 crimes in the last 12 months. Custom House has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 10,726 crimes. Clapham Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clapham Town vs Custom House?

      Clapham Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Custom House shows +3.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Clapham Town and Custom House?

      In Clapham Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,060 incidents). In Custom House, it is Violent Crime (2,809 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Clapham Town and Custom House?

      Clapham Town recorded 2,865 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Custom House recorded 2,047. 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 Town vs Custom House?

      Violent crime in Clapham Town totalled 3,060 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,809 in Custom House. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Clapham Town and Custom House in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clapham Town recorded 14,008 crimes (now 13,543, a change of -3.3%). Custom House recorded 10,341 crimes previously (now 10,726, +3.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clapham Town and Custom House?

      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 Town has a resolution rate of 38.3% and Custom House has 35.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clapham Town and Custom House?

      Clapham Town falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Custom House 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 Town and Custom House?

      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 Town or Custom House on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.