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.
Is South Lambeth & Stockwell (SW8) a safe area to live?
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. For the latest recorded crime figures, use the checker above — it shows Police.uk data street by street for SW8.
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 1,499 crimes were recorded near SW8 (2026-05), most commonly violent crime (336).
- Recorded crimes
- 1,499
- Violent Crime
- 336
- Anti Social Behaviour
- 334
- Theft From The Person
- 183
- Shoplifting
- 138
- Other Theft
- 124
Approximate, for the SW8 area. Source: Police UK. Check a specific postcode below.
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