Crime Rate in Stockwell East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stockwell East

The total recorded crimes in Stockwell East, Lambeth, UK in May 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stockwell East crime rate of 0.90 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Stockwell East, encompassing approximately 97,406 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-55.81% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
Stockwell East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Lett Road with total crimes: 6
  • Burnley Road with total crimes: 6
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 5

How safe is Stockwell East?

To understand the safety of Stockwell East, we need to analyze Stockwell East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Lambeth:

    • In 2024, Stockwell East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lambeth average, with 752 crimes compared to 1104.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Stockwell East recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

    • In 2023, Stockwell East had fewer crimes than the Lambeth average, with 1,560 crimes compared to 1,861. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lambeth, Stockwell East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Stockwell East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Stockwell East has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 0.90 ranking 18th out of 24 in the Lambeth, UK

In 2024, the total Stockwell East crimes were 752. The crime rate of Stockwell East in 2024 was 7.72 (year) or 0.64 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Lambeth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stockwell East were around 1,560 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.02 (year) or 1.33 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Lambeth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stockwell East)CrimesRank (Stockwell East)CrimesRank (Stockwell East)
Waterloo & South Bank490 13,539 16,001 1
Brixton Windrush329 22,269 23,952 2
Vauxhall290 31,934 32,537 3
Stockwell West & Larkhall159 111,371 72,520 4
Brixton Acre Lane225 51,505 42,412 7
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction256 41,189 102,121 9
Clapham Town220 61,464 52,484 5
Brixton North203 81,380 62,413 6
Streatham St Leonard's205 71,216 92,130 8
Clapham East199 91,347 81,853 11
St Martin's158 121,053 121,893 10
Kennington180 101,062 111,739 12
Streatham Common & Vale134 13894 131,421 17
Gipsy Hill121 14834 141,536 14
Knight's Hill101 16770 161,514 15
Brixton Rush Common115 15813 151,474 16
Myatt's Fields89 17551 201,021 20
Clapham Common & Abbeville83 21494 221,045 18
Oval87 19704 18844 22
Streatham Hill East84 20615 191,037 19
Streatham Hill West & Thornton80 22525 21921 21
Clapham Park56 25477 23776 23
Streatham Wells67 23425 24659 24
West Dulwich60 24419 25653 25

Stockwell East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (25 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Robbery also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 81 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 202412
November 202410
October 202411
September 20246
August 202412

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202526
March 202514
February 202518
January 202515
December 202424
November 202419
October 202411
September 202417
August 202425

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 202413
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202543
March 202522
February 202523
January 202516
December 202416
November 202425
October 202450
September 202428
August 202440

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20246
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 20253
February 20257
January 20257
December 20246
November 20249
October 20247
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 202513
February 202510
January 202511
December 202412
November 20249
October 202410
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20253
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 20243
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Stockwell East in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Stockwell East postcode area is presented below.

1. Lett Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Burnley Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Crossford Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Oak Square (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Morat Street (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Southey Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
8. Stirling Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total4
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Swan Mews (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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