Stockwell East vs Upper Edmonton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Stockwell East Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Upper Edmonton Metropolitan Police Service

      Stockwell East vs Upper Edmonton Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Stockwell East
      Metropolitan Police Service
      20,710 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.5% trend
      34.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Upper Edmonton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,569 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.7% trend
      26.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Stockwell East
      B Upper Edmonton
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      20,710
      11,569
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      21,683
      11,887
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.5%
      ↓2.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.4%
      26.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Stockwell East
      B Upper Edmonton
      Violent Crime
      4,611 ↑3%
      3,049 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,465 ↓4%
      2,749 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      1,674 ↓13%
      776 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      860 ↓29%
      935 ↓21%
      Burglary
      793 ↓7%
      437 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      888 ↓14%
      601 ↑3%
      Drugs
      944 ↑28%
      951 ↑24%
      Public Order
      1,029 ↓3%
      572 ↑8%
      Robbery
      880 ↓17%
      354 ↓12%
      Shoplifting
      1,469 ↑6%
      263 ↓10%
      Theft from Person
      2,362 ↓9%
      556 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      427 ↑1%
      80 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      124 ↑24%
      97 ↑10%
      Other Crime
      184 ↑11%
      149 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      A Stockwell East is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Stockwell East safer than Upper Edmonton?

      Stockwell East has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 20,710 crimes in the last 12 months. Upper Edmonton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 11,569 crimes. Stockwell East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Stockwell East vs Upper Edmonton?

      Stockwell East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Upper Edmonton shows -2.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Stockwell East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,611 incidents). In Upper Edmonton, it is Violent Crime (3,049 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Stockwell East recorded 4,465 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upper Edmonton recorded 2,749. 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 Stockwell East vs Upper Edmonton?

      Violent crime in Stockwell East totalled 4,611 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,049 in Upper Edmonton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Stockwell East recorded 21,683 crimes (now 20,710, a change of -4.5%). Upper Edmonton recorded 11,887 crimes previously (now 11,569, -2.7%).

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

      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. Stockwell East has a resolution rate of 34.4% and Upper Edmonton has 26.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Stockwell East and Upper Edmonton?

      Stockwell East falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Upper Edmonton 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 Stockwell East and Upper Edmonton?

      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 Stockwell East or Upper Edmonton on a crime map?

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

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