Crime in Lawrence Hill: statistics, rates and trends

5,803 crimes were recorded in Lawrence Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 263.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,907 reports (33% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lawrence Hill has the 105th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Lawrence Hill was highest in the year to July 2026 (5,803 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (4,201). Over the whole period it rose 31%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lawrence Hill over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+173%) and robbery (+36%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-19%).

Violence and sexual offences in Lawrence Hill

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lawrence Hill recorded 1,907 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (86.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 32.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Lawrence Hill

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lawrence Hill recorded 851 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Lawrence Hill

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lawrence Hill recorded 615 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 173% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Lawrence Hill

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lawrence Hill recorded 585 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Lawrence Hill

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lawrence Hill recorded 410 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Lawrence Hill

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lawrence Hill recorded 364 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Lawrence Hill

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lawrence Hill recorded 281 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Lawrence Hill

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lawrence Hill recorded 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Lawrence Hill

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lawrence Hill recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Lawrence Hill

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lawrence Hill recorded 171 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Lawrence Hill

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lawrence Hill recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Lawrence Hill

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lawrence Hill recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Lawrence Hill

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lawrence Hill recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Lawrence Hill

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lawrence Hill recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lawrence Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lawrence Hill.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Lawrence Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lawrence Hill over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Lawrence Hill has an estimated population of 21,987. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lawrence Hill sits in decile 2.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Lawrence Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.