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

Overview of Crime in SE1 4XF

LAW STREET, SE1 4XF, Southwark has recorded a total of 146 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.40 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4XF 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 4XF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4XF, encompassing approximately 14041 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-19.61% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (64.71% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)

SE1 4XF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Yard Mews with total crimes: 8
  • Wild'S Rents with total crimes: 8
  • Bermondsey Square with total crimes: 7

LAW STREET, SE1 4XF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4110.40-19.61%
Violence and sexual offences282.9264.71%
Theft from the person221.99-8.33%
Other theft131.5785.71%
Burglary120.939.09%
Bicycle theft60.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.43150.00%
Shoplifting50.36400.00%
Public order40.36-73.33%
Drugs30.28-50.00%
Robbery30.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.2150.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5110.400.00%
Theft from the person243.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences171.71750.00%
Public order151.210.00%
Burglary111.070.00%
Other theft70.780.00%
Drugs60.500.00%
Robbery60.430.00%
Bicycle theft40.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.14-88.24%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5110.4745.71%
Anti-social behaviour233.63-4.17%
Violence and sexual offences171.64-45.16%
Other theft161.21-5.88%
Public order91.1450.00%
Burglary80.64-27.27%
Robbery60.57-25.00%
Vehicle crime60.43100.00%
Shoplifting40.43100.00%
Drugs30.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.21-71.43%
Other crime10.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.07-66.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3510.9020.69%
Violence and sexual offences312.49-18.42%
Anti-social behaviour242.21-14.29%
Other theft171.7170.00%
Burglary111.21266.67%
Robbery80.78-20.00%
Bicycle theft70.57250.00%
Public order60.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.43-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson30.21-50.00%
Drugs30.21-40.00%
Shoplifting20.210.00%
Other crime20.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3810.8352.00%
Theft from the person292.71-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour282.073.70%
Vehicle crime111.99-31.25%
Robbery100.7825.00%
Other theft100.71-44.44%
Public order90.71350.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.64100.00%
Drugs50.43150.00%
Burglary30.36-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person319.90-39.22%
Anti-social behaviour272.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences251.92-21.88%
Other theft181.78-18.18%
Vehicle crime161.28100.00%
Robbery81.1460.00%
Burglary50.57-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson30.36-40.00%
Drugs20.21100.00%
Public order20.14-33.33%
Shoplifting10.14-80.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5112.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences323.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour272.280.00%
Other theft221.920.00%
Burglary91.570.00%
Vehicle crime80.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.570.00%
Shoplifting50.360.00%
Robbery50.360.00%
Public order30.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.210.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20242
January 20247
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202417
June 20242
April 202417
January 202431
December 202338
November 202325
October 202332

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 202416
January 202417
December 202310
November 202318
October 202322

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20246
January 20248
December 202310
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 243 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202424
April 202451
January 202435
December 202329
November 202331
October 202351

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 20248
January 202411
December 20233
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 221 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202451
April 202423
January 202424
December 202328
November 202327
October 202327

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202415
April 20249
January 20246
December 20239
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20246
January 20243
December 202311
November 202316
October 20238

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Market Yard Mews
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Wild'S Rents
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 3. Bermondsey Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 4. A2205
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 6. A2198
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Bushbaby Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Alice Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Decima Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Page'S Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bluelion Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 16. Green Walk
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Guinness Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 18. Stevens Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 19. Cluny Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 20. Lamb Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Long Lane
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Sterry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Black Horse Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Swan Mead
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Aberdour Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Grigg'S Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Law Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Weston Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2