LONG LANE, SE1 4BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4BW

LONG LANE, SE1 4BW, Southwark has recorded a total of 261 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.85 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4BW 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 4BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4BW, encompassing approximately 13149 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 4BW area, explore the SE1 4BW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (63) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (60) incidents (39.53% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (21.88% increase)

SE1 4BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 36
  • Hospital with total crimes: 28
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 25

LONG LANE, SE1 4BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6319.85-22.22%
Theft from the person604.7939.53%
Violence and sexual offences394.5621.88%
Other theft332.97120.00%
Bicycle theft132.511200.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.9971.43%
Shoplifting120.91200.00%
Public order80.91-42.86%
Burglary70.61-50.00%
Drugs50.53-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.3833.33%
Robbery30.30-86.96%
Possession of weapons20.23-60.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8118.860.00%
Theft from the person436.161333.33%
Violence and sexual offences323.27966.67%
Robbery232.430.00%
Other theft151.75650.00%
Public order141.14366.67%
Burglary141.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.060.00%
Drugs60.53500.00%
Possession of weapons50.46400.00%
Shoplifting40.38300.00%
Vehicle crime30.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order31.06-62.50%
Theft from the person30.23200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.23-78.57%
Other theft20.23-60.00%
Drugs10.15-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.08-80.00%
Shoplifting10.08-91.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.03-66.67%
Shoplifting121.06-40.00%
Public order80.91-27.27%
Other theft50.61-88.10%
Possession of weapons50.38150.00%
Drugs40.38-33.33%
Robbery20.30-84.62%
Burglary10.15-93.33%
Other crime10.080.00%
Theft from the person10.08-98.94%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9423.734600.00%
Anti-social behaviour477.150.00%
Other theft423.572000.00%
Violence and sexual offences423.19180.00%
Shoplifting203.19150.00%
Burglary151.520.00%
Robbery131.14550.00%
Bicycle theft120.990.00%
Public order110.9157.14%
Drugs60.84200.00%
Vehicle crime50.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences153.27-59.46%
Shoplifting81.14-27.27%
Public order70.61-30.00%
Possession of weapons40.53100.00%
Drugs20.30-81.82%
Other theft20.15-93.33%
Robbery20.15-86.67%
Theft from the person20.15-95.92%
Other crime10.150.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4917.11-15.52%
Anti-social behaviour383.73-22.45%
Violence and sexual offences372.89-32.73%
Other theft302.81-26.83%
Robbery152.28-6.25%
Shoplifting111.14450.00%
Drugs110.840.00%
Public order100.84-16.67%
Burglary70.7640.00%
Bicycle theft70.5340.00%
Vehicle crime60.53-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.15100.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5820.69-12.12%
Violence and sexual offences554.4125.00%
Anti-social behaviour494.1840.00%
Other theft413.73-22.64%
Robbery163.1223.08%
Public order121.22-14.29%
Drugs110.9183.33%
Criminal damage and arson90.84125.00%
Vehicle crime80.68-46.67%
Bicycle theft50.6125.00%
Burglary50.38-37.50%
Shoplifting20.38-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6620.46-5.71%
Other theft535.02-20.90%
Violence and sexual offences444.03-6.38%
Anti-social behaviour353.35-36.36%
Vehicle crime152.66200.00%
Public order141.147.69%
Robbery131.068.33%
Burglary80.99-33.33%
Drugs60.61-50.00%
Shoplifting50.46-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.38-63.64%
Bicycle theft40.30-63.64%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7024.640.00%
Other theft675.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour555.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences474.180.00%
Public order133.570.00%
Burglary120.990.00%
Drugs120.910.00%
Robbery120.910.00%
Bicycle theft110.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.840.00%
Shoplifting80.840.00%
Vehicle crime50.610.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
January 202411
December 202311
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 368 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202481
April 202447
January 202438
December 202349
November 202335
October 202355

A total of 290 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202415
July 20242
May 20245
April 202442
March 20242
January 202430
December 202341
November 202353
October 202367

A total of 446 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202443
July 20243
May 20241
April 202494
March 20242
January 202449
December 202358
November 202366
October 202370

A total of 328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202432
July 20243
May 202414
April 202442
March 202415
January 202437
December 202355
November 202344
October 202347

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20241
April 202412
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 20242
January 20242
December 20239
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 20243
May 20248
April 202411
March 20247
January 202410
December 202312
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 202315
October 20235

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
May 20241
April 202415
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
July 20241
May 202412
April 202420
March 20248
January 202411
December 20232
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 99 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202423
May 20242
April 202413
March 20242
January 202415
December 202316
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 4BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Borough High Street
    Total36
    Theft from the person23
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total28
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total25
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Black Swan Yard
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour13
  • 5. Market Yard Mews
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Wild'S Rents
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 7. A2205
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Melior Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Great Maze Pond
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Long Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 12. A2198
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Decima Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Snowsfields
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 15. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bluelion Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Hardwidge Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 23. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cluny Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 26. Lamb Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Sterry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Black Horse Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1