East Acton vs Stockwell West and Larkhall

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    East Acton Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Stockwell West and Larkhall Metropolitan Police Service

      East Acton vs Stockwell West and Larkhall Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      East Acton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,952 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.2% trend
      25.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Stockwell West and Larkhall
      Metropolitan Police Service
      18,501 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.3% trend
      35.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Acton
      B Stockwell West and Larkhall
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,952
      18,501
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,562
      19,135
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.2%
      ↓3.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.9%
      35.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Acton
      B Stockwell West and Larkhall
      Violent Crime
      2,178 ↑7%
      4,031 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,076 ↑4%
      3,776 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      582 ↑3%
      1,548 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      655 ↓4%
      779 ↓25%
      Burglary
      325 ↑7%
      773 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      441 ↑14%
      785 ↓10%
      Drugs
      405 ↑61%
      723 ↑26%
      Public Order
      458 ↑6%
      887 ↓4%
      Robbery
      120 ↑3%
      744 ↓22%
      Shoplifting
      355 ↓7%
      1,488 ↓7%
      Theft from Person
      133 ↓29%
      2,278 ↓2%
      Bicycle Theft
      86 ↓12%
      425 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      45 ↑45%
      101 ↑46%
      Other Crime
      93 ↓3%
      163 ↑16%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stockwell West and Larkhall is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Acton safer than Stockwell West and Larkhall?

      East Acton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,952 crimes in the last 12 months. Stockwell West and Larkhall has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 18,501 crimes. Stockwell West and Larkhall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Acton vs Stockwell West and Larkhall?

      East Acton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stockwell West and Larkhall shows -3.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Acton and Stockwell West and Larkhall?

      In East Acton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,178 incidents). In Stockwell West and Larkhall, it is Violent Crime (4,031 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Acton and Stockwell West and Larkhall?

      East Acton recorded 2,076 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stockwell West and Larkhall recorded 3,776. 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 East Acton vs Stockwell West and Larkhall?

      Violent crime in East Acton totalled 2,178 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,031 in Stockwell West and Larkhall. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Acton and Stockwell West and Larkhall in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Acton recorded 7,562 crimes (now 7,952, a change of +5.2%). Stockwell West and Larkhall recorded 19,135 crimes previously (now 18,501, -3.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Acton and Stockwell West and Larkhall?

      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. East Acton has a resolution rate of 25.9% and Stockwell West and Larkhall has 35.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Acton and Stockwell West and Larkhall?

      East Acton falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Stockwell West and Larkhall 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 East Acton and Stockwell West and Larkhall?

      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 East Acton or Stockwell West and Larkhall on a crime map?

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

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