Crime Rate in Stockwell West & Larkhall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stockwell West & Larkhall

The total recorded crimes in Stockwell West & Larkhall, Lambeth, UK in May 2025 are around 159 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stockwell West & Larkhall crime rate of 1.04 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 West & Larkhall, encompassing approximately 153,510 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (39.39% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
Stockwell West & Larkhall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stockwell Gardens with total crimes: 12
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 11
  • Levehurst Way with total crimes: 9

How safe is Stockwell West & Larkhall?

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

  • Relative to Lambeth:

    • In 2024, Stockwell West & Larkhall reported a higher crime volume than the Lambeth average, with 1,371 crimes compared to 1,104. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stockwell West & Larkhall witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

    • In 2023, Stockwell West & Larkhall experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lambeth average, with 2,520 crimes compared to 1,861. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stockwell West & Larkhall witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lambeth, Stockwell West & Larkhall has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Stockwell West & Larkhall Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Stockwell West & Larkhall has recorded 159 crimes with crime rate of 1.04 ranking 11th out of 24 in the Lambeth, UK

In 2024, the total Stockwell West & Larkhall crimes were 1,371. The crime rate of Stockwell West & Larkhall in 2024 was 8.93 (year) or 0.74 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Lambeth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stockwell West & Larkhall were around 2,520 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.42 (year) or 1.37 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Lambeth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stockwell West & Larkhall)CrimesRank (Stockwell West & Larkhall)CrimesRank (Stockwell West & Larkhall)
Waterloo & South Bank490 13,539 16,001 1
Brixton Windrush329 22,269 23,952 2
Vauxhall290 31,934 32,537 3
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
Stockwell East88 18752 171,560 13
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 West & Larkhall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (66 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (118 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (69 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (47 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (44 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 511 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202533
March 202535
February 202527
January 202539
December 202451
November 202466
October 2024118
September 202449
August 202447

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 202514
February 20255
January 20258
December 20244
November 20244
October 202413
September 202410
August 202411

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 202510
February 20255
January 20258
December 20244
November 202417
October 202411
September 20246
August 20249
July 20242

A total of 448 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202546
March 202552
February 202525
January 202551
December 202441
November 202439
October 202469
September 202431
August 202444
July 20242

A total of 126 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202516
March 202515
February 20257
January 202515
December 20246
November 202416
October 202412
September 202412
August 202414
July 20242

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
November 20247
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20256
February 202512
January 202511
December 20248
November 20246
October 202411
September 202412
August 20243

A total of 130 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202517
March 202512
February 202523
January 202514
December 202418
November 202414
October 202411
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20257
February 20257
January 202511
December 20247
November 202420
October 20247
September 20243
August 202410

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 84 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20255
February 20256
January 202515
December 20243
November 202412
October 202410
September 20249
August 20248
July 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 20255
February 20259
January 202519
December 202415
November 20249
October 202412
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 20248
September 20241

High Crime Locations Stockwell West & Larkhall in May 2025

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

1. Stockwell Gardens (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Possession of weapons3
2. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Levehurst Way (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Public order3
5. Viceroy Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Stockwell (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Spencer Mews (Map)
Total6
Robbery3
Vehicle crime3
8. Clapham Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
9. Binfield Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
10. Thorncroft Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person1

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