Crime in Stockwell West & Larkhall: statistics, rates and trends
2,087 crimes were recorded in Stockwell West & Larkhall in the 12 months to August 2026, 121.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stockwell West & Larkhall at a glance
- Crime trends in Stockwell West & Larkhall
- Types of crime in Stockwell West & Larkhall
- Stockwell West & Larkhall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stockwell West & Larkhall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stockwell West & Larkhall
- Demographics of Stockwell West & Larkhall
- Questions about crime in Stockwell West & Larkhall
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (576), violence and sexual offences (487) and other theft (174) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 803rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Stockwell West & Larkhall | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,087 | 48,809 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 121.4 | 154.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 17,194 | 316,920 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stockwell West & Larkhall peaked in the year to August 2021 (2,189 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,727). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,087 | 121.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,889 | 109.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,898 | 110.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,847 | 107.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,769 | 102.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,189 | 127.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,090 | 121.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,732 | 100.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,727 | 100.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 176 |
| July 2026 | 196 |
| June 2026 | 183 |
| May 2026 | 209 |
| April 2026 | 178 |
| March 2026 | 164 |
| February 2026 | 152 |
| January 2026 | 162 |
| December 2025 | 159 |
| November 2025 | 174 |
| October 2025 | 159 |
| September 2025 | 175 |
Compared with England and Wales, Stockwell West & Larkhall recorded notably more theft from the person (5.1 times the national rate), bicycle theft (4.7 times the national rate) and robbery (3.7 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (59% below) and other crime (37% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 44 to 107 and bicycle theft rose from 36 to 66, while criminal damage and arson fell from 124 to 48 and vehicle crime fell from 107 to 85.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 576 | 33.5 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 487 | 28.3 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Other theft | 174 | 10.1 | 6.4 | +30% |
| Theft from the person | 147 | 8.5 | 1.7 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 107 | 6.2 | 8.5 | +143% |
| Public order | 94 | 5.5 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Burglary | 89 | 5.2 | 3.6 | -11% |
| Drugs | 88 | 5.1 | 3.3 | +10% |
| Robbery | 86 | 5.0 | 1.4 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 85 | 4.9 | 5.0 | -21% |
| Bicycle theft | 66 | 3.8 | 0.8 | +83% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -61% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.3 | 2.1 | +5% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stockwell West & Larkhall; the highest is Vauxhall, Lambeth (264.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Myatt's Fields (100.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stockwell West & Larkhall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockwell East | 1,227 | 107.2 | -12% |
| Oval | 1,146 | 121.9 | 0% |
| Clapham Town | 2,539 | 178.7 | +47% |
| Clapham East | 2,483 | 221.2 | +82% |
| Brixton North | 2,474 | 148.9 | +23% |
| Vauxhall | 3,304 | 264.7 | +118% |
| Myatt's Fields | 981 | 100.5 | -17% |
| Brixton Acre Lane | 2,479 | 191.5 | +58% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Stockwell West & Larkhall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Theatre/Concert Hall” (155).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 155 |
| On or near Stockwell | 153 |
| On or near Levehurst Way | 148 |
| On or near Supermarket | 84 |
| On or near Minshull Street | 83 |
| On or near Portland Grove | 77 |
| On or near Albion Avenue | 70 |
| On or near Hampson Way | 64 |
| On or near Studley Road | 57 |
| On or near Pascal Street | 53 |
Of the 1,511 crimes in Stockwell West & Larkhall with a recorded outcome, 52% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 576 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 789 | 52.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 366 | 24.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 133 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 80 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 76 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Stockwell West & Larkhall has an estimated population of 17,194 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (66%, against 23%), more social housing (48%, against 17%) and more unemployed residents (6.4%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stockwell West & Larkhall average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Stockwell West & Larkhall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 6.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 66.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 21.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 48.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stockwell West & Larkhall a safe place to live?
Stockwell West & Larkhall recorded 121.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 803rd 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 West & Larkhall?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 576 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (487).
Is crime in Stockwell West & Larkhall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stockwell West & Larkhall was up 10% on the year before: 2,087 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,889 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stockwell West & Larkhall?
About 17,194 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.0% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stockwell West & Larkhall?
Stockwell West & Larkhall 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.