Homerton vs Stockwell East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Homerton Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Stockwell East Metropolitan Police Service

      Homerton vs Stockwell East Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Homerton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      15,538 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.6% trend
      36.1% 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 Homerton
      B Stockwell East
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      15,538
      20,710
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,293
      21,683
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.6%
      ↓4.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.1%
      34.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Homerton
      B Stockwell East
      Violent Crime
      3,798 ↑9%
      4,611 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,149 ↓1%
      4,465 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      1,108 ↓8%
      1,674 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      916 ↓20%
      860 ↓29%
      Burglary
      788 ↑9%
      793 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      704 ↑7%
      888 ↓14%
      Drugs
      617 ↑19%
      944 ↑28%
      Public Order
      850 ↓2%
      1,029 ↓3%
      Robbery
      564 ↓7%
      880 ↓17%
      Shoplifting
      1,181 ↑56%
      1,469 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      1,230 ↓12%
      2,362 ↓9%
      Bicycle Theft
      398 ↓27%
      427 ↑1%
      Possession of Weapons
      101 ↑60%
      124 ↑24%
      Other Crime
      134 ↓4%
      184 ↑11%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Homerton safer than Stockwell East?

      Homerton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 15,538 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 Homerton vs Stockwell East?

      Homerton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.6% — 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 Homerton and Stockwell East?

      In Homerton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,798 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 Homerton and Stockwell East?

      Homerton recorded 3,149 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 Homerton vs Stockwell East?

      Violent crime in Homerton totalled 3,798 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 Homerton and Stockwell East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Homerton recorded 15,293 crimes (now 15,538, a change of +1.6%). Stockwell East recorded 21,683 crimes previously (now 20,710, -4.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Homerton 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. Homerton has a resolution rate of 36.1% and Stockwell East has 34.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Homerton and Stockwell East?

      Homerton 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 Homerton 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 Homerton or Stockwell East on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.