Canons vs Stockwell East

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Canons Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Stockwell East Metropolitan Police Service

      Canons vs Stockwell East Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Canons
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,027 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.6% trend
      29.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Stockwell East
      Metropolitan Police Service
      20,710 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.5% trend
      34.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Canons
      B Stockwell East
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,027
      20,710
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,576
      21,683
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.6%
      ↓4.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.8%
      34.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Canons
      B Stockwell East
      Violent Crime
      943 ↑17%
      4,611 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,000 ↑21%
      4,465 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      247 ↓23%
      1,674 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      337 ↓1%
      860 ↓29%
      Burglary
      320 ↑53%
      793 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      200 ↑10%
      888 ↓14%
      Drugs
      146 ↑10%
      944 ↑28%
      Public Order
      162 ↓25%
      1,029 ↓3%
      Robbery
      113 ↑23%
      880 ↓17%
      Shoplifting
      299 ↑36%
      1,469 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      174 ↑18%
      2,362 ↓9%
      Bicycle Theft
      20 ↓17%
      427 ↑1%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑25%
      124 ↑24%
      Other Crime
      41 ↓2%
      184 ↑11%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stockwell East is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Canons safer than Stockwell East?

      Canons has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,027 crimes in the last 12 months. Stockwell East has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 20,710 crimes. Stockwell East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Canons vs Stockwell East?

      Canons shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stockwell East shows -4.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Canons and Stockwell East?

      In Canons, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,000 incidents). In Stockwell East, it is Violent Crime (4,611 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Canons and Stockwell East?

      Canons recorded 1,000 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stockwell East recorded 4,465. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Canons vs Stockwell East?

      Violent crime in Canons totalled 943 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,611 in Stockwell East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Canons and Stockwell East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Canons recorded 3,576 crimes (now 4,027, a change of +12.6%). Stockwell East recorded 21,683 crimes previously (now 20,710, -4.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Canons and Stockwell East?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Canons has a resolution rate of 29.8% and Stockwell East has 34.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Canons and Stockwell East?

      Canons falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Stockwell East is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Canons and Stockwell East?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Canons or Stockwell East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Canons and Stockwell East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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