Crime Rate in Stockwell East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stockwell East

The total recorded crimes in Stockwell East, Lambeth, UK in March 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stockwell East crime rate of 0.81 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
Stockwell East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 12
  • Irving Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Fenton Close with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 March 2025 the Stockwell East has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 0.81 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)
Waterloo & South Bank563 13,539 16,001 1
Brixton Windrush268 32,269 23,952 2
Vauxhall282 21,934 32,537 3
Stockwell West & Larkhall171 61,371 72,520 4
Brixton Acre Lane188 51,505 42,412 7
Streatham St Leonard's198 41,216 92,130 8
Clapham Town166 81,464 52,484 5
Brixton North167 71,380 62,413 6
Clapham East155 111,347 81,853 11
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction162 101,189 102,121 9
Kennington163 91,062 111,739 12
St Martin's128 131,053 121,893 10
Streatham Common & Vale138 12894 131,421 17
Gipsy Hill117 16834 141,536 14
Brixton Rush Common127 14813 151,474 16
Knight's Hill124 15770 161,514 15
Streatham Hill East98 17615 191,037 19
Clapham Common & Abbeville58 22494 221,045 18
Oval58 21704 18844 22
Myatt's Fields78 19551 201,021 20
Streatham Hill West & Thornton73 20525 21921 21
Clapham Park54 23477 23776 23
Streatham Wells52 24425 24659 24
West Dulwich47 25419 25653 25

Stockwell East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 240 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202523
January 202516
December 202416
November 202425
October 202450
September 202428
August 202440
April 202420

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 83 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 202412
November 202410
October 202411
September 20246
August 202412
April 202419

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202518
January 202515
December 202424
November 202419
October 202411
September 202417
August 202425
April 202416

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202510
January 202511
December 202412
November 20249
October 202410
September 20246
August 20247
April 202420

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20246
September 20241
August 20246
April 20243

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Stockwell East in March 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total12
Other theft7
Theft from the person3
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Irving Grove (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Fenton Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Swan Mews (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Caldwell Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Oak Square (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
7. South Island Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Lett Road (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft2
Theft from the person1
9. Mowll Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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