Crime in Stockwell West & Larkhall: statistics, rates and trends
2,084 crimes were recorded in Stockwell West & Larkhall in the 12 months to July 2026, 121.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Stockwell West & Larkhall
- Questions about crime in Stockwell West & Larkhall
- About this data
2,084 crimes were recorded in Stockwell West & Larkhall in the 12 months to July 2026, 121.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 567 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stockwell West & Larkhall has the 817th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stockwell West & Larkhall | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,084 | 48,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 121.2 | 153.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,194 | 316,920 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stockwell West & Larkhall was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,224 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,712). Over the whole period it rose 20%, 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 | 2,084 | 121.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,883 | 109.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,882 | 109.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,851 | 107.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,773 | 103.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,224 | 129.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,051 | 119.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,712 | 99.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,733 | 100.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 173 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stockwell West & Larkhall 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 shoplifting (+155%) and bicycle theft (+89%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-56%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 567 | 33.0 | 2.15 | +14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 490 | 28.5 | 0.83 | +11% |
| Other theft | 164 | 9.5 | 1.49 | +26% |
| Theft from the person | 151 | 8.8 | 5.20 | +23% |
| Shoplifting | 102 | 5.9 | 0.72 | +155% |
| Public order | 94 | 5.5 | 0.82 | +2% |
| Robbery | 91 | 5.3 | 3.92 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 90 | 5.2 | 1.06 | -9% |
| Burglary | 89 | 5.2 | 1.46 | -9% |
| Drugs | 80 | 4.7 | 1.42 | -6% |
| Bicycle theft | 68 | 4.0 | 4.80 | +89% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -56% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.4 | 0.66 | +4% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.0 | 1.02 | +42% |
Anti-social behaviour in Stockwell West & Larkhall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stockwell West & Larkhall recorded 567 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 27.2% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Stockwell West & Larkhall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stockwell West & Larkhall recorded 490 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 23.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stockwell West & Larkhall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stockwell West & Larkhall recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stockwell West & Larkhall
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stockwell West & Larkhall recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stockwell West & Larkhall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stockwell West & Larkhall recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 155% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stockwell West & Larkhall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stockwell West & Larkhall recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stockwell West & Larkhall
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stockwell West & Larkhall recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stockwell West & Larkhall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stockwell West & Larkhall recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stockwell West & Larkhall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stockwell West & Larkhall recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stockwell West & Larkhall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stockwell West & Larkhall recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stockwell West & Larkhall
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stockwell West & Larkhall recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stockwell West & Larkhall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stockwell West & Larkhall recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stockwell West & Larkhall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stockwell West & Larkhall recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stockwell West & Larkhall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stockwell West & Larkhall recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stockwell West & Larkhall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stockwell West & Larkhall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stockwell West & Larkhall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockwell East | 1,200 | 104.9 | -13% |
| Oval | 1,145 | 121.8 | +0% |
| Clapham Town | 2,515 | 177.0 | +46% |
| Clapham East | 2,450 | 218.3 | +80% |
| Brixton North | 2,477 | 149.1 | +23% |
| Vauxhall | 3,301 | 264.5 | +118% |
| Myatt's Fields | 974 | 99.7 | -18% |
| Brixton Acre Lane | 2,508 | 193.8 | +60% |
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 West & Larkhall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 159 |
| On or near Levehurst Way | 154 |
| On or near Stockwell | 136 |
| On or near Minshull Street | 83 |
| On or near Supermarket | 78 |
| On or near Portland Grove | 75 |
| On or near Albion Avenue | 69 |
| On or near Hampson Way | 64 |
| On or near Pascal Street | 60 |
| On or near Studley Road | 57 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stockwell West & Larkhall 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 | 787 | 37.8% |
| Not recorded | 567 | 27.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 372 | 17.9% |
| Under investigation | 157 | 7.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 68 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.2% |
Stockwell West & Larkhall has an estimated population of 17,194. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stockwell West & Larkhall sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stockwell West & Larkhall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 76.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 21.5% |
| Social rented homes | 48.2% |
| Private rented homes | 30.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Stockwell West & Larkhall a safe place to live?
Stockwell West & Larkhall recorded 121.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 West & Larkhall?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 567 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (490).
Is crime in Stockwell West & Larkhall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stockwell West & Larkhall was up 11% on the year before: 2,084 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,883 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stockwell West & Larkhall?
Stockwell West & Larkhall 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 West & Larkhall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.