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 March 2025 are around 171 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stockwell West & Larkhall crime rate of 1.11 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (108.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (29.63% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
Stockwell West & Larkhall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Binfield Road with total crimes: 18
  • Levehurst Way with total crimes: 12
  • Stockwell with total crimes: 12

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Stockwell West & Larkhall has recorded 171 crimes with crime rate of 1.11 ranking 6th 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.

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
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
Stockwell East79 18752 171,560 13
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 West & Larkhall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

In June 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 126 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20257
January 202515
December 20246
November 202416
October 202412
September 202412
August 202414
July 20242
May 20248
April 202419

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20255
January 20258
December 20244
November 20244
October 202413
September 202410
August 202411
April 20249

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202512
January 202511
December 20248
November 20246
October 202411
September 202412
August 20243
April 202424

A total of 408 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202552
February 202525
January 202551
December 202441
November 202439
October 202469
September 202431
August 202444
July 20242
May 20243
April 202451

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 470 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202527
January 202539
December 202451
November 202466
October 2024118
September 202449
August 202447
April 202438

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
November 20247
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20255
January 20258
December 20244
November 202417
October 202411
September 20246
August 20249
July 20242
April 20247

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 202515
December 20243
November 202412
October 202410
September 20249
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 20248
September 20241
April 20243

High Crime Locations Stockwell West & Larkhall in March 2025

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

1. Binfield Road (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime3
2. Levehurst Way (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Stockwell (Map)
Total12
Theft from the person4
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
5. Clapham Road (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Stockwell Terrace (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Minshull Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total8
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
9. Allen Edwards Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cobbett Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1

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