SE18 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE18

SE18, Greenwich has recorded a total of 951 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.29 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SE18 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SE18, encompassing approximately 84230 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (280) incidents (15.23% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (211) incidents (-7.05% decrease)
  • Other theft: (82) incidents (331.58% increase)

SE18 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 43
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 43
  • Murrays Yard with total crimes: 30

SE18 Crime Map

Postcodes in SE18

The postcode district are associated with the SE18, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SE18 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 280 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 211 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28011.2915.23%
Anti-social behaviour2113.32-7.05%
Other theft822.51331.58%
Public order610.9727.08%
Vehicle crime570.72137.50%
Criminal damage and arson500.6831.58%
Drugs490.5911.36%
Shoplifting410.5870.83%
Burglary390.4977.27%
Robbery330.4673.68%
Theft from the person260.3952.94%
Bicycle theft100.31400.00%
Other crime80.1260.00%
Possession of weapons40.09-55.56%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 243 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 227 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2438.808000.00%
Anti-social behaviour2272.880.00%
Public order482.701500.00%
Drugs440.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson380.523700.00%
Vehicle crime240.450.00%
Shoplifting240.280.00%
Burglary220.280.00%
Robbery190.260.00%
Other theft190.23533.33%
Theft from the person170.231600.00%
Possession of weapons90.200.00%
Other crime50.110.00%
Bicycle theft20.060.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft30.13200.00%
Public order30.0450.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.04-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.04-75.00%
Theft from the person10.01-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences50.23-98.07%
Criminal damage and arson40.06100.00%
Theft from the person40.05-78.95%
Vehicle crime30.05-95.00%
Public order20.04-96.08%
Other theft10.02-98.48%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 259 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 186 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2599.278533.33%
Anti-social behaviour1863.070.00%
Other theft662.216500.00%
Vehicle crime600.780.00%
Public order510.712450.00%
Shoplifting400.610.00%
Drugs390.470.00%
Burglary310.460.00%
Theft from the person190.371800.00%
Robbery110.23450.00%
Other crime100.130.00%
Possession of weapons40.120.00%
Bicycle theft30.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.04-50.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson40.17-92.45%
Violence and sexual offences30.05-98.99%
Public order20.04-95.35%
Robbery20.02-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.02-83.33%
Theft from the person10.01-94.12%
Other theft10.01-98.65%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 298 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 132 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2989.8312.45%
Anti-social behaviour1323.54-13.16%
Other theft741.572.78%
Vehicle crime660.88-24.14%
Burglary530.7810.42%
Criminal damage and arson530.638.16%
Public order430.63-32.81%
Shoplifting310.510.00%
Drugs220.37-33.33%
Theft from the person170.260.00%
Robbery140.20-39.13%
Other crime130.1762.50%
Possession of weapons60.150.00%
Bicycle theft60.0750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 265 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 152 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26510.20-4.33%
Anti-social behaviour1523.15-6.75%
Vehicle crime871.8031.82%
Other theft721.03-25.77%
Public order640.851.59%
Criminal damage and arson490.76-25.76%
Burglary480.58-4.00%
Drugs330.573.12%
Shoplifting310.3914.81%
Robbery230.3743.75%
Theft from the person170.27-32.00%
Other crime80.20-46.67%
Possession of weapons60.09200.00%
Bicycle theft40.07-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 277 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 163 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27710.741.84%
Anti-social behaviour1633.29-10.44%
Other theft971.9440.58%
Criminal damage and arson661.1515.79%
Vehicle crime660.783.12%
Public order630.7853.66%
Burglary500.7561.29%
Drugs320.59-20.00%
Shoplifting270.388.00%
Theft from the person250.3238.89%
Robbery160.3014.29%
Other crime150.19114.29%
Bicycle theft60.18200.00%
Possession of weapons20.07-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 272 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 182 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2729.81-7.80%
Anti-social behaviour1823.2314.47%
Other theft692.1611.29%
Vehicle crime640.82-7.25%
Criminal damage and arson570.76-21.92%
Public order410.68-26.79%
Drugs400.49-33.33%
Burglary310.47-29.55%
Shoplifting250.37-19.35%
Theft from the person180.30-18.18%
Robbery140.21-41.67%
Other crime70.17-63.16%
Possession of weapons40.08-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.05-71.43%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 295 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 159 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29510.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour1593.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson731.890.00%
Vehicle crime690.870.00%
Other theft620.820.00%
Drugs600.740.00%
Public order560.710.00%
Burglary440.660.00%
Shoplifting310.520.00%
Robbery240.370.00%
Theft from the person220.280.00%
Other crime190.260.00%
Bicycle theft70.230.00%
Possession of weapons50.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 2200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 200.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 298 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024280
August 2024243
July 20243
May 20245
April 2024259
March 20243
January 2024298
December 2023265
November 2023277
October 2023272
September 2023295

A total of 156 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202419
April 202411
March 20242
January 202414
December 202323
November 202316
October 202314
September 202324

A total of 167 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202417
July 20241
May 20244
April 202419
March 20241
January 202417
December 202317
November 202325
October 202318
September 202322

A total of 397 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202438
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
January 202453
December 202349
November 202366
October 202357
September 202373

A total of 434 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202448
July 20243
May 20242
April 202451
March 20242
January 202443
December 202364
November 202363
October 202341
September 202356

A total of 1412 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 176.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 227 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024211
August 2024227
April 2024186
January 2024132
December 2023152
November 2023163
October 2023182
September 2023159

A total of 496 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202424
May 20243
April 202460
January 202466
December 202387
November 202366
October 202364
September 202369

A total of 318 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202422
April 202431
January 202453
December 202348
November 202350
October 202331
September 202344

A total of 546 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202419
July 20243
May 20241
April 202466
March 20241
January 202474
December 202372
November 202397
October 202369
September 202362

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 319 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202444
April 202439
January 202422
December 202333
November 202332
October 202340
September 202360

A total of 250 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202424
April 202440
January 202431
December 202331
November 202327
October 202325
September 202331

A total of 85 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202410
January 202413
December 20238
November 202315
October 20237
September 202319

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE18 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total43
    Violence and sexual offences26
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft3
    Possession of weapons2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total43
    Shoplifting18
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Burglary5
    Other theft4
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Murrays Yard
    Total30
    Other theft8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Kentmere Road
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Mansergh Close
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order1
  • 7. Plumstead High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Other theft6
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Greens End
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Thomas Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Wellington Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Love Lane
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Woolwich New Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 16. Barnfield Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 17. Sandy Hill Road
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Portway Gardens
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Strandfield Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Orchard Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 21. Major Draper Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Ruddstreet Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Wrottesley Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Southport Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Vicarage Park
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Westdale Road
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 27. Hartville Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Willowfields Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Old Tramyard
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 30. Cornwallis Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1