LAMB WALK, SE1 3GL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 3GL

LAMB WALK, SE1 3GL, Southwark has recorded a total of 220 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.47 per 1,000 population. This SE1 3GL 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 3GL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 3GL, encompassing approximately 12596 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 3GL area, explore the SE1 3GL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (-17.81% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (39) incidents (14.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE1 3GL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Black Swan Yard with total crimes: 13
  • Potters Fields with total crimes: 13
  • Abbots Lane with total crimes: 11

LAMB WALK, SE1 3GL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6017.47-17.81%
Theft from the person394.7614.71%
Violence and sexual offences303.100.00%
Other theft262.38136.36%
Bicycle theft192.06533.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.5157.14%
Burglary100.87-9.09%
Public order60.79-66.67%
Vehicle crime60.4850.00%
Shoplifting50.48150.00%
Drugs40.40-50.00%
Robbery40.32-55.56%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7316.750.00%
Theft from the person345.803300.00%
Violence and sexual offences302.701400.00%
Public order182.38800.00%
Burglary111.430.00%
Other theft110.87450.00%
Robbery90.870.00%
Drugs80.71700.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.640.00%
Vehicle crime40.560.00%
Bicycle theft30.320.00%
Shoplifting20.24100.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.790.00%
Public order20.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.16-81.82%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting123.81-29.41%
Violence and sexual offences110.95-73.81%
Public order80.87-27.27%
Possession of weapons50.64150.00%
Drugs40.40-20.00%
Other theft30.32-88.46%
Robbery20.24-83.33%
Burglary10.16-91.67%
Other crime10.080.00%
Theft from the person10.08-98.21%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5619.055500.00%
Violence and sexual offences424.45223.08%
Anti-social behaviour403.330.00%
Other theft263.181200.00%
Shoplifting172.06112.50%
Robbery121.35500.00%
Burglary120.950.00%
Public order110.9557.14%
Vehicle crime90.870.00%
Bicycle theft70.710.00%
Drugs50.56150.00%
Possession of weapons20.40-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.18-70.45%
Shoplifting81.03-11.11%
Public order70.64-22.22%
Possession of weapons40.5633.33%
Drugs20.32-71.43%
Other theft20.16-92.31%
Robbery20.16-80.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.08-97.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4417.3929.41%
Theft from the person403.4942.86%
Anti-social behaviour373.18-2.63%
Other theft262.9418.18%
Bicycle theft122.06300.00%
Burglary110.95120.00%
Robbery100.87-37.50%
Public order90.79-35.71%
Shoplifting90.7128.57%
Drugs70.7140.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.560.00%
Vehicle crime50.48-28.57%
Possession of weapons30.40200.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3814.7715.15%
Violence and sexual offences343.02-17.07%
Theft from the person282.70-24.32%
Other theft222.22-42.11%
Robbery161.75128.57%
Public order141.2775.00%
Vehicle crime71.11-41.67%
Shoplifting70.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.560.00%
Burglary50.48-28.57%
Drugs50.400.00%
Bicycle theft30.40-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4116.43-22.64%
Other theft383.2522.58%
Theft from the person373.02-27.45%
Anti-social behaviour332.94-25.00%
Vehicle crime122.6271.43%
Public order80.95-27.27%
Burglary70.64-41.67%
Shoplifting70.56-30.00%
Robbery70.5675.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.56-33.33%
Drugs50.48-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.40-55.56%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5319.8529.27%
Theft from the person514.2196.15%
Anti-social behaviour444.0518.92%
Other theft313.49-3.12%
Burglary122.46-45.45%
Public order110.95120.00%
Shoplifting100.8766.67%
Criminal damage and arson90.7950.00%
Bicycle theft90.710.00%
Drugs80.71300.00%
Vehicle crime70.64-36.36%
Robbery40.56-63.64%
Other crime10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4116.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour373.250.00%
Other theft322.940.00%
Theft from the person262.540.00%
Burglary222.060.00%
Vehicle crime111.750.00%
Robbery110.870.00%
Bicycle theft90.870.00%
Shoplifting60.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.480.00%
Public order50.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Drugs20.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
May 20241
April 202412
January 202411
December 20235
November 20237
October 202312
September 202322

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 314 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202434
July 20241
May 20241
April 202456
March 20241
January 202440
December 202328
November 202337
October 202351
September 202326

A total of 343 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202430
July 20242
June 20242
May 202411
April 202442
March 202413
January 202444
December 202334
November 202341
October 202353
September 202341

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 362 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202473
April 202440
January 202437
December 202338
November 202333
October 202344
September 202337

A total of 219 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202411
July 20242
May 20243
April 202426
March 20242
January 202426
December 202322
November 202338
October 202331
September 202332

A total of 77 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
May 20242
April 202412
March 20242
January 202410
December 202316
November 20237
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 66 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20243
April 20247
January 202412
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
May 202412
April 202417
March 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202418
July 20242
May 20248
April 202411
March 20247
January 20249
December 202314
November 20238
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20249
January 20245
December 20237
November 202312
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 3GL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Black Swan Yard
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour13
  • 2. Potters Fields
    Total13
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Abbots Lane
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Boss Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary1
  • 5. Druid Street
    Total8
    Bicycle theft6
    Theft from the person2
  • 6. Market Yard Mews
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Wild'S Rents
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 8. Fendall Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bermondsey Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 10. A2205
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Melior Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 12. A2198
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Bushbaby Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Alice Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Decima Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Snowsfields
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 17. Weaver'S Lane
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Bluelion Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Hardwidge Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hospital
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Fair Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 23. Purbrook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Tower Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Stevens Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Cluny Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 27. Lamb Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Long Lane
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Barnham Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1