Stockwell West and Larkhall vs Stoke Newington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Stockwell West and Larkhall Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Stoke Newington Metropolitan Police Service

      Stockwell West and Larkhall vs Stoke Newington Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Stockwell West and Larkhall
      Metropolitan Police Service
      18,501 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.3% trend
      35.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Stoke Newington
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,872 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.5% trend
      34.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Stockwell West and Larkhall
      B Stoke Newington
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      18,501
      14,872
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      19,135
      14,516
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.3%
      ↑2.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.8%
      34.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Stockwell West and Larkhall
      B Stoke Newington
      Violent Crime
      4,031 ↑5%
      3,431 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,776 ↑1%
      3,375 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      1,548 ↓12%
      1,003 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      779 ↓25%
      753 ↓12%
      Burglary
      773 ↓9%
      733 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      785 ↓10%
      679 ↑5%
      Drugs
      723 ↑26%
      774 ↑30%
      Public Order
      887 ↓4%
      900 ↑7%
      Robbery
      744 ↓22%
      534 ↓1%
      Shoplifting
      1,488 ↓7%
      773 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      2,278 ↓2%
      1,343 ↓7%
      Bicycle Theft
      425 ↑0%
      328 ↓27%
      Possession of Weapons
      101 ↑46%
      102 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      163 ↑16%
      144 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Stockwell West and Larkhall 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 West and Larkhall safer than Stoke Newington?

      Stockwell West and Larkhall has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 18,501 crimes in the last 12 months. Stoke Newington has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 14,872 crimes. Stockwell West and Larkhall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Stockwell West and Larkhall vs Stoke Newington?

      Stockwell West and Larkhall shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stoke Newington shows +2.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Stockwell West and Larkhall and Stoke Newington?

      In Stockwell West and Larkhall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,031 incidents). In Stoke Newington, it is Violent Crime (3,431 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Stockwell West and Larkhall and Stoke Newington?

      Stockwell West and Larkhall recorded 3,776 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stoke Newington recorded 3,375. 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 West and Larkhall vs Stoke Newington?

      Violent crime in Stockwell West and Larkhall totalled 4,031 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,431 in Stoke Newington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Stockwell West and Larkhall and Stoke Newington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Stockwell West and Larkhall recorded 19,135 crimes (now 18,501, a change of -3.3%). Stoke Newington recorded 14,516 crimes previously (now 14,872, +2.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Stockwell West and Larkhall and Stoke Newington?

      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 West and Larkhall has a resolution rate of 35.8% and Stoke Newington has 34.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Stockwell West and Larkhall and Stoke Newington?

      Stockwell West and Larkhall falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Stoke Newington 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 West and Larkhall and Stoke Newington?

      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 West and Larkhall or Stoke Newington on a crime map?

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

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