Is Clapham East Safe?
Crime statistics for Clapham East. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 35,713 total crimes recorded in Clapham East
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Clapham East — last 24 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clapham East safe?
Clapham East has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. A total of 17,168 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 7.4% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Clapham East are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Clapham East in the last 12 months?
17,168 crimes were recorded in Clapham East in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 7.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (18,545 crimes). The most common category was Anti-Social Behaviour, with 7,673 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Clapham East?
The most common crime in Clapham East is Anti-Social Behaviour, with 7,673 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 44.7% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Clapham East increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Clapham East is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 7.4% — from 18,545 crimes in the previous 12 months to 17,168 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Clapham East?
Clapham East has a safety score of 10 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Clapham East compare to the Metropolitan Police Service average?
Clapham East has a safety score of 10/100, while the Metropolitan Police Service force area average is 9/100. Clapham East is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Clapham East?
57.7% of crimes recorded in Clapham East resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Metropolitan Police Service. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Clapham East?
7,543 violent crimes were recorded in Clapham East in the last 12 months — representing 43.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 7,673 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Clapham East last updated?
The crime data for Clapham East was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Clapham East with other areas?
You can compare Clapham East with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.