OkayToWalkIs it okay to walk in Upper Clapton, London?
Crime reported to the police, Sep 2025 – Aug 2026
Moderate for London
Reported crime around the center of Upper Clapton is higher than in 74% of areas in London, taking into account how many people are usually around. 782 incidents were reported here in these 12 months.
“Here” is the area of about 0.7 km² (0.3 square miles) around the center of Upper Clapton.
The map shows every block and gives walking directions that avoid high-crime areas.
By kind of crime
| Kind | Level | Compared with the rest of London |
|---|---|---|
| ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping | Moderate | higher than in 69% of areas |
| PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson | Moderate | higher than in 84% of areas |
| VehicleCar theft and break-ins | Low | higher than in 51% of areas |
| Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses | High | higher than in 85% of areas |
Day and night
London police data has no time of day, so day and night cannot be compared here.
What gets reported here
- Violence & sexual offences: 261 (33%)
- Theft: 187 (24%)
- Public order: 85 (11%)
- Vehicle crime: 74 (9%)
- Burglary: 60 (8%)
Following the city-wide trend over the last 6 months.
Around Upper Clapton
The areas right next to it range from low to high.
- Stamford Hill Moderate
- West Hackney Moderate
- Clapton High
- Lower Clapton Very high
- South Tottenham Very high
- Shacklewell High
- Pembury Estate Very high
- Stoke Newington High
How to read this
- It shows crime reported to the police. Many crimes are never reported.
- Levels compare areas within London. The same level in another city does not mean the same.
- It is not a prediction, and it says nothing about any person or building.
- Please do not use it for decisions about housing, lending, insurance or employment.
Source: Metropolitan Police Service and City of London Police. Place names © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data as of Aug 31, 2026.