MAPPED: Most reports of sexual crimes in Clapham Common  

Statistics published on Police.UK shows crime rates by ward in London.

The map is comprised of data submitted by local forces which appear as ‘crime hotspots’ in each neighbourhood. 

However, the exact location of the hotspots has been anonymised and not all crimes that occurred are reported or can be shown on the map. 

The Clapham Common ward stretches South from Clapham Park Road to the boundary with Wandsworth at Balham Hill.  

It includes major roads such as the A24 Clapham Common Southside and A205 South Circular.  

Clapham Common North Side

Approximately one-quarter of the ward is taken up with Clapham Common.

This area includes Poynders Road, where 33-year-old Sarah Everard was last seen before her tragic disappearance on March 3.   

Total number of sexual offences 

In 2020, there were 249 violent and sexual offences which accounted for 15.6% of overall crime reported in Clapham Common.  

These crimes include a broad category of sexual offences, including indecent assault and unlawful (underage) sex and rape. 

Other offences included anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and bicycle theft. 

Sexual offences by road 
Data from October 2020-December 2020 traces violent and sexual offences to certain roads. 

Sexual and violent crimes in November 2020
These were the streets with the highest number reported: 

Nightingale Lane – 6 

Clapham Common South – 6 

Kings Avenue – 5 

Park Hill – 5 

Lessar Avenue – 4 

Rathmille Drive – 3 

Do you feel safe near Clapham Common? Let us know at francesca.adkins@newsquest.co.uk 

Get in touch with police if you would like to report a sexual offence or any other crime here.