Crime in Stockwell East: statistics, rates and trends
1,200 crimes were recorded in Stockwell East in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Stockwell East
- Questions about crime in Stockwell East
- About this data
1,200 crimes were recorded in Stockwell East in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 317 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stockwell East has the 1,127th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stockwell East | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,200 | 48,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.9 | 153.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,443 | 316,920 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stockwell East was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,821 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,200). Over the whole period it fell 25%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,200 | 104.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,246 | 108.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,590 | 138.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,417 | 123.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,535 | 134.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,821 | 159.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,622 | 141.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,595 | 139.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,608 | 140.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 94 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stockwell East over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, other theft, theft from the person.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+25%) and public order (+15%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-30%) and other theft (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 317 | 27.7 | 0.81 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 293 | 25.6 | 1.67 | -16% |
| Other theft | 100 | 8.7 | 1.37 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 88 | 7.7 | 4.55 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 74 | 6.5 | 1.31 | +1% |
| Public order | 53 | 4.6 | 0.70 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 4.5 | 0.67 | -30% |
| Drugs | 51 | 4.5 | 1.36 | +11% |
| Robbery | 50 | 4.4 | 3.23 | -7% |
| Burglary | 44 | 3.8 | 1.09 | -14% |
| Bicycle theft | 35 | 3.1 | 3.72 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 2.1 | 0.25 | +50% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.9 | 0.41 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 0.81 | +12% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stockwell East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stockwell East recorded 317 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 26.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stockwell East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stockwell East recorded 293 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 24.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stockwell East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stockwell East recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stockwell East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stockwell East recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stockwell East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stockwell East recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stockwell East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stockwell East recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stockwell East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stockwell East recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stockwell East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stockwell East recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stockwell East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stockwell East recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stockwell East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stockwell East recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stockwell East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stockwell East recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stockwell East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stockwell East recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stockwell East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stockwell East recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stockwell East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stockwell East recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stockwell East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stockwell East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stockwell East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixton North | 2,477 | 149.1 | +42% |
| Stockwell West & Larkhall | 2,084 | 121.2 | +16% |
| Oval | 1,145 | 121.8 | +16% |
| Myatt's Fields | 974 | 99.7 | -5% |
| Clapham East | 2,450 | 218.3 | +108% |
| Brixton Windrush | 3,877 | 358.1 | +241% |
| Vauxhall | 3,301 | 264.5 | +152% |
| Brixton Acre Lane | 2,508 | 193.8 | +85% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Stockwell East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 154 |
| On or near Swan Mews | 88 |
| On or near Lett Road | 51 |
| On or near Southey Road | 46 |
| On or near Oak Square | 42 |
| On or near Burnley Road | 39 |
| On or near Evesham Walk | 38 |
| On or near Caldwell Street | 35 |
| On or near Kay Road | 35 |
| On or near Sidney Road | 34 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stockwell East over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 467 | 38.9% |
| Not recorded | 293 | 24.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 227 | 18.9% |
| Under investigation | 92 | 7.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Stockwell East has an estimated population of 11,443. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stockwell East sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stockwell East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 78.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 27.6% |
| Social rented homes | 42.7% |
| Private rented homes | 29.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
Is Stockwell East a safe place to live?
Stockwell East recorded 104.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Stockwell East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 317 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (293).
Is crime in Stockwell East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stockwell East was down 4% on the year before: 1,200 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,246 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stockwell East?
Stockwell East is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Stockwell East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.