Crime in Stockwell East: statistics, rates and trends
1,227 crimes were recorded in Stockwell East in the 12 months to August 2026, 107.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stockwell East at a glance
- Crime trends in Stockwell East
- Types of crime in Stockwell East
- Stockwell East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stockwell East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stockwell East
- Demographics of Stockwell East
- Questions about crime in Stockwell East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (332), anti-social behaviour (286) and other theft (115) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,066th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Stockwell East | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,227 | 48,809 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.2 | 154.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,443 | 316,920 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stockwell East peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,791 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,198). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,227 | 107.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,198 | 104.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,609 | 140.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,411 | 123.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,508 | 131.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,791 | 156.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,691 | 147.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,603 | 140.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,540 | 134.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 121 |
| July 2026 | 139 |
| June 2026 | 96 |
| May 2026 | 106 |
| April 2026 | 113 |
| March 2026 | 110 |
| February 2026 | 76 |
| January 2026 | 87 |
| December 2025 | 97 |
| November 2025 | 70 |
| October 2025 | 115 |
| September 2025 | 97 |
Compared with England and Wales, Stockwell East recorded notably more theft from the person (4.9 times the national rate), bicycle theft (3.7 times the national rate) and robbery (3.3 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (77% below) and criminal damage and arson (35% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 247 to 332 and drugs rose from 43 to 53, while criminal damage and arson fell from 68 to 50 and anti-social behaviour fell from 342 to 286.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 332 | 29.0 | 34.2 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 286 | 25.0 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Other theft | 115 | 10.0 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Theft from the person | 95 | 8.3 | 1.7 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 72 | 6.3 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Drugs | 53 | 4.6 | 3.3 | +23% |
| Public order | 52 | 4.5 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Robbery | 52 | 4.5 | 1.4 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Burglary | 44 | 3.8 | 3.6 | -10% |
| Bicycle theft | 35 | 3.1 | 0.8 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 1.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stockwell East; the highest is Brixton Windrush (358.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Myatt's Fields (100.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stockwell East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixton North | 2,474 | 148.9 | +39% |
| Stockwell West & Larkhall | 2,087 | 121.4 | +13% |
| Oval | 1,146 | 121.9 | +14% |
| Myatt's Fields | 981 | 100.5 | -6% |
| Clapham East | 2,483 | 221.2 | +106% |
| Brixton Windrush | 3,884 | 358.8 | +235% |
| Vauxhall | 3,304 | 264.7 | +147% |
| Brixton Acre Lane | 2,479 | 191.5 | +79% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Stockwell East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Nightclub” (167).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 167 |
| On or near Swan Mews | 88 |
| On or near Lett Road | 57 |
| On or near Southey Road | 48 |
| On or near Oak Square | 45 |
| On or near Evesham Walk | 40 |
| On or near Burnley Road | 37 |
| On or near Caldwell Street | 35 |
| On or near Crossford Street | 34 |
| On or near Kay Road | 34 |
Of the 941 crimes in Stockwell East with a recorded outcome, 52% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 286 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 489 | 52.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 241 | 25.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Stockwell East has an estimated population of 11,443 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (65%, against 23%), more social housing (43%, against 17%) and more unemployed residents (6.4%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stockwell East average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Stockwell East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 68.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 56.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 64.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 27.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 42.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stockwell East a safe place to live?
Stockwell East recorded 107.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,066th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Stockwell East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 332 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (286).
Is crime in Stockwell East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stockwell East was up 2% on the year before: 1,227 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,198 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stockwell East?
About 11,443 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.1% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stockwell East?
Stockwell East is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.