Clapham Town vs Rye Lane

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Clapham Town Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Rye Lane Metropolitan Police Service

      Clapham Town vs Rye Lane 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
      Rye Lane
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,350 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.9% trend
      33.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clapham Town
      B Rye Lane
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      13,543
      12,350
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14,008
      12,120
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.3%
      ↑1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.3%
      33.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clapham Town
      B Rye Lane
      Violent Crime
      3,060 ↑8%
      3,086 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,865 ↓2%
      2,685 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      1,246 ↓9%
      961 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      977 ↓20%
      888 ↑0%
      Burglary
      670 ↓8%
      688 ↑7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      613 ↓13%
      588 ↓5%
      Drugs
      443 ↑33%
      590 ↑51%
      Public Order
      579 ↓12%
      531 ↑2%
      Robbery
      482 ↓16%
      386 ↑2%
      Shoplifting
      986 ↑10%
      600 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      1,188 ↓11%
      841 ↓1%
      Bicycle Theft
      247 ↓12%
      286 ↑7%
      Possession of Weapons
      64 ↑33%
      95 ↑98%
      Other Crime
      123 ↑16%
      125 ↑32%
      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 Rye Lane?

      Clapham Town has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 13,543 crimes in the last 12 months. Rye Lane has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 12,350 crimes. Clapham Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clapham Town vs Rye Lane?

      Clapham Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rye Lane shows +1.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Clapham Town and Rye Lane?

      In Clapham Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,060 incidents). In Rye Lane, it is Violent Crime (3,086 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Clapham Town and Rye Lane?

      Clapham Town recorded 2,865 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rye Lane recorded 2,685. 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 Rye Lane?

      Violent crime in Clapham Town totalled 3,060 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,086 in Rye Lane. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Clapham Town and Rye Lane 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%). Rye Lane recorded 12,120 crimes previously (now 12,350, +1.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clapham Town and Rye Lane?

      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 Rye Lane has 33.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clapham Town and Rye Lane?

      Clapham Town falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Rye Lane 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 Rye Lane?

      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 Rye Lane on a crime map?

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

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