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

Overview of Crime in SE1 4XG

LAW STREET, SE1 4XG, Southwark has recorded a total of 145 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.50 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4XG 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 4XG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4XG, encompassing approximately 13808 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 4XG area, explore the SE1 4XG 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: (27) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)

SE1 4XG 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 4XG 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 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4110.50-19.61%
Violence and sexual offences272.9750.00%
Theft from the person241.964.35%
Other theft121.7450.00%
Burglary110.870.00%
Bicycle theft50.8066.67%
Shoplifting50.36400.00%
Robbery40.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.2933.33%
Public order40.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime40.29100.00%
Drugs30.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5110.430.00%
Theft from the person233.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences181.67800.00%
Public order121.300.00%
Burglary110.870.00%
Other theft80.800.00%
Drugs60.580.00%
Robbery60.430.00%
Bicycle theft30.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.220.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.14-87.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4910.5748.48%
Anti-social behaviour253.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences161.81-48.39%
Other theft151.16-21.05%
Public order91.0950.00%
Burglary80.65-38.46%
Robbery60.58-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.43100.00%
Drugs50.4325.00%
Shoplifting40.36100.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-85.71%
Other crime10.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.07-66.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3311.3010.00%
Violence and sexual offences312.39-13.89%
Anti-social behaviour252.25-16.67%
Other theft191.8190.00%
Burglary131.38333.33%
Robbery70.94-36.36%
Bicycle theft70.51133.33%
Public order60.51-33.33%
Drugs40.43-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.29-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson30.22-50.00%
Shoplifting20.22100.00%
Other crime20.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour302.610.00%
Theft from the person302.17-9.09%
Robbery112.1737.50%
Vehicle crime110.80-31.25%
Other theft100.80-44.44%
Public order90.72350.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.65100.00%
Drugs50.43150.00%
Burglary30.36-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.07-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3310.50-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour302.397.14%
Violence and sexual offences242.17-31.43%
Other theft181.74-21.74%
Vehicle crime161.30100.00%
Robbery81.1633.33%
Burglary50.58-44.44%
Shoplifting30.36-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.22-40.00%
Drugs20.22100.00%
Public order20.14-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

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 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5112.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences353.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour282.530.00%
Other theft232.030.00%
Burglary91.670.00%
Vehicle crime80.650.00%
Robbery60.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.430.00%
Shoplifting40.360.00%
Public order40.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
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 20243
August 20246
April 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202418
June 20242
April 202416
January 202431
December 202336
November 202324
October 202335

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 202415
January 202419
December 202310
November 202318
October 202323

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20246
January 20247
December 202311
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 243 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202423
April 202449
January 202433
December 202330
November 202333
October 202351

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
April 20248
January 202413
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 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202451
April 202425
January 202425
December 202330
November 202330
October 202328

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
April 20249
January 20246
December 20239
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20246
January 20243
December 202311
November 202316
October 20238

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 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
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

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 4XG 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. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 5. A2198
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Bushbaby Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Alice Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Decima Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Page'S Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bluelion Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Green Walk
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Guinness Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 17. Stevens Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 18. Cluny Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. Lamb Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Long Lane
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Sterry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Black Horse Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. New Kent Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 26. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    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