Crime in The Lawns: statistics, rates and trends

197 crimes were recorded in The Lawns in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 76 reports (39% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, The Lawns has the 3,635th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in The Lawns was highest in the year to July 2021 (325 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (174). Over the whole period it fell 33%, 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 The Lawns 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.

Violence and sexual offences in The Lawns

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. The Lawns recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 38.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in The Lawns

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. The Lawns recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 380% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in The Lawns

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. The Lawns recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in The Lawns

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. The Lawns recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in The Lawns

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. The Lawns recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in The Lawns

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. The Lawns recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in The Lawns

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. The Lawns recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in The Lawns

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. The Lawns recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in The Lawns

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. The Lawns recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in The Lawns

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. The Lawns recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in The Lawns

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. The Lawns recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in The Lawns

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. The Lawns recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in The Lawns

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. The Lawns recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

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

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 The Lawns over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in The Lawns 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.

The Lawns has an estimated population of 5,648. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in The Lawns sits in decile 9.8, less 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 The Lawns. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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