LAW STREET, SE1 4EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4EA

LAW STREET, SE1 4EA, Southwark has recorded a total of 168 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.44 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4EA 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 4EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4EA, encompassing approximately 14691 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (-29.51% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (27) incidents (3.85% increase)

SE1 4EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Kent Road with total crimes: 9
  • Market Yard Mews with total crimes: 8
  • Wild'S Rents with total crimes: 8

LAW STREET, SE1 4EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4311.44-29.51%
Violence and sexual offences302.9350.00%
Theft from the person272.043.85%
Other theft141.847.69%
Burglary130.9530.00%
Shoplifting90.88800.00%
Public order80.61-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson60.54100.00%
Bicycle theft50.4166.67%
Drugs40.34-33.33%
Robbery40.27-55.56%
Vehicle crime40.27100.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6111.440.00%
Theft from the person264.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences201.77900.00%
Public order131.360.00%
Other theft130.880.00%
Burglary100.880.00%
Robbery90.680.00%
Drugs60.610.00%
Bicycle theft30.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.200.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.14-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5911.8478.79%
Anti-social behaviour264.0236.84%
Violence and sexual offences201.77-45.95%
Other theft171.36-15.00%
Public order101.1611.11%
Robbery90.680.00%
Burglary80.61-38.46%
Shoplifting70.54133.33%
Vehicle crime70.4875.00%
Drugs50.4866.67%
Bicycle theft30.34-57.14%
Other crime20.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3711.30-11.90%
Theft from the person332.523.12%
Other theft202.2542.86%
Anti-social behaviour191.36-40.62%
Burglary131.29225.00%
Robbery90.88-25.00%
Public order90.6112.50%
Bicycle theft70.61133.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.48-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.34-69.23%
Shoplifting30.27200.00%
Drugs30.20-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%
Other crime20.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4211.8468.00%
Anti-social behaviour322.8614.29%
Theft from the person322.18-8.57%
Other theft142.18-39.13%
Vehicle crime130.95-18.75%
Robbery120.8833.33%
Public order80.82166.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.54133.33%
Drugs50.48150.00%
Burglary40.34-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.07-75.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3510.55-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour282.38-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences251.91-35.90%
Other theft231.704.55%
Vehicle crime161.57128.57%
Robbery91.09125.00%
Burglary60.61-45.45%
Shoplifting40.41-20.00%
Public order30.27-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.20-40.00%
Drugs20.20100.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5612.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences393.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour302.650.00%
Other theft222.040.00%
Burglary111.500.00%
Vehicle crime70.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.480.00%
Shoplifting50.340.00%
Public order50.340.00%
Robbery40.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20243
January 20247
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202420
June 20242
April 202420
January 202437
December 202342
November 202325
October 202339

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 202417
January 202420
December 202314
November 202323
October 202322

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20249
January 20249
December 202312
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 268 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202426
April 202459
January 202433
December 202332
November 202335
October 202356

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
April 20248
January 202413
December 20234
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 239 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202461
April 202426
January 202419
December 202332
November 202328
October 202330

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
April 202410
January 20249
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20247
January 20244
December 202313
November 202316
October 20237

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. New Kent Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Market Yard Mews
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Wild'S Rents
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 4. Bermondsey Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 5. Falmouth Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Long Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 8. A2198
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Bushbaby Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alice Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Decima Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Page'S Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bluelion Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 19. Green Walk
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Guinness Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 21. Cluny Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Lamb Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Sterry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Black Horse Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Swan Mead
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Aberdour Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Grigg'S Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Law Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1