LAFONE STREET, SE1 2LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 2LX

LAFONE STREET, SE1 2LX, Southwark has recorded a total of 172 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.23 per 1,000 population. This SE1 2LX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE1 postcode area, which has experienced 2055 crimes and a crime rate of 27.77 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE1 2LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 2LX, encompassing approximately 7404 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 2LX area, explore the SE1 2LX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-22.50% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (30) incidents (76.47% increase)
  • Other theft: (28) incidents (600.00% increase)

SE1 2LX Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Horselydown Lane with total crimes: 30
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Potters Fields with total crimes: 13

LAFONE STREET, SE1 2LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3123.23-22.50%
Theft from the person304.1976.47%
Other theft284.05600.00%
Shoplifting253.78316.67%
Violence and sexual offences153.3815.38%
Bicycle theft132.03333.33%
Public order71.7675.00%
Burglary60.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.81200.00%
Robbery40.8133.33%
Vehicle crime40.540.00%
Drugs30.540.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4013.370.00%
Theft from the person175.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.300.00%
Shoplifting61.760.00%
Other theft40.810.00%
Public order40.540.00%
Burglary30.540.00%
Robbery30.410.00%
Drugs30.41200.00%
Bicycle theft30.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.140.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3619.580.00%
Theft from the person324.860.00%
Other theft274.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.651400.00%
Shoplifting132.030.00%
Burglary71.760.00%
Robbery70.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.14-95.45%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.4837.50%
Other theft222.97-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour212.970.00%
Theft from the person172.84-19.05%
Burglary112.3037.50%
Shoplifting101.4942.86%
Drugs51.35400.00%
Robbery50.68-50.00%
Public order20.68-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.27-33.33%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-90.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2617.02-25.71%
Anti-social behaviour213.510.00%
Theft from the person212.84-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.84-40.74%
Criminal damage and arson102.1625.00%
Robbery101.3525.00%
Burglary81.35-11.11%
Shoplifting71.080.00%
Public order30.95-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.41-40.00%
Drugs10.41-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3522.019.38%
Theft from the person284.7327.27%
Violence and sexual offences273.7842.11%
Anti-social behaviour213.650.00%
Burglary92.840.00%
Robbery81.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.08300.00%
Shoplifting71.0840.00%
Public order70.95600.00%
Bicycle theft50.95-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.6866.67%
Drugs30.68-25.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3217.560.00%
Theft from the person224.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.840.00%
Burglary92.570.00%
Bicycle theft71.220.00%
Shoplifting50.950.00%
Drugs40.680.00%
Robbery40.540.00%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202440
April 202436
January 202421
December 202321
November 202321
October 202321

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
April 202415
March 20241
January 202422
December 202316
November 202327
October 202319

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20247
January 202411
December 20238
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 20241
December 202310
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20246
April 202413
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 167 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202417
April 202432
January 202417
December 202321
November 202328
October 202322

A total of 174 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20244
April 202427
January 202422
December 202326
November 202335
October 202332

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20247
January 20245
December 202310
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 2LX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Horselydown Lane
    Total30
    Shoplifting11
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting11
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Potters Fields
    Total13
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Katharine'S Way
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Abbots Lane
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Parker'S Row
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 7. Boss Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary1
  • 8. Druid Street
    Total8
    Bicycle theft6
    Theft from the person2
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Curlew Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Three Oak Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Sweeney Crescent
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Weaver'S Lane
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Maguire Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 15. Lower Thames Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Dockhead
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Burr Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fair Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 19. Barnham Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Queen Elizabeth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 21. A100
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Archie Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Holyrood Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Mill Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Coxson Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Millstream Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Tanner Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Pope Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. White'S Grounds
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1