Crime Rates in SW8
Crime statistics for SW8 from official Police UK data. See total crimes, category breakdown, and how SW8 compares.
How safe is South Lambeth & Stockwell (SW8)?
SW8 covers South Lambeth and parts of Stockwell, sandwiched between Vauxhall and Clapham. The area benefits from Victoria line and Overground connections, with Victorian terraces and new-build developments emerging around the Nine Elms corridor.
Which types of crime are most reported in SW8?
The checker above breaks SW8 down by offence category — burglary, violence, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and the rest — so you can see which offences actually drive the total rather than judging the area on one headline number.
How do I check crime rates for a specific street in SW8?
Enter a full SW8 postcode into the checker above to see crimes recorded within about a mile over the last 12 months, taken directly from Police.uk.
SW8 at a glance
Around 1,681 crimes were recorded near SW8 (2026-07), most commonly violent crime (379).
- Recorded crimes
- 1,681
- Violent Crime
- 379
- Anti Social Behaviour
- 362
- Theft From The Person
- 218
- Other Theft
- 158
- Shoplifting
- 132
Approximate, for the SW8 area. Source: Police UK. Check a specific postcode below.
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