SE18 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE18

SE18, Greenwich has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 0.13 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 Jul were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

SE18 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woolwich Arsenal (Station) with total crimes: 6
  • Plumstead (Station) with total crimes: 3
  • Woolwich Dockyard (Station) with total crimes: 2

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 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 offences29510.9919.43%
Anti-social behaviour1593.50-19.70%
Criminal damage and arson731.894.29%
Vehicle crime690.87-8.00%
Other theft620.82-17.33%
Drugs600.74-10.45%
Public order560.71-6.67%
Burglary440.6646.67%
Shoplifting310.5247.62%
Robbery240.374.35%
Theft from the person220.284.76%
Other crime190.26216.67%
Bicycle theft70.2375.00%
Possession of weapons50.08150.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 247 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 198 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24710.67-14.24%
Anti-social behaviour1982.93-12.00%
Other theft752.35-18.48%
Vehicle crime750.89-5.06%
Criminal damage and arson700.8916.67%
Drugs670.8321.82%
Public order600.809.09%
Burglary300.71-42.31%
Robbery230.3621.05%
Shoplifting210.27-27.59%
Theft from the person210.2516.67%
Other crime60.2520.00%
Bicycle theft40.07-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.05-60.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 288 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 225 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28811.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour2253.420.00%
Other theft922.670.00%
Vehicle crime791.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson600.940.00%
Public order550.710.00%
Drugs550.650.00%
Burglary520.650.00%
Shoplifting290.620.00%
Robbery190.340.00%
Theft from the person180.230.00%
Other crime50.210.00%
Possession of weapons50.060.00%
Bicycle theft50.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 439 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
January 202453
December 202349
November 202366
October 202357
September 202373
August 202370
July 202360

A total of 612 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 202466
March 20241
January 202474
December 202372
November 202397
October 202369
September 202362
August 202375
July 202392

A total of 440 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 202451
March 20242
January 202443
December 202364
November 202363
October 202341
September 202356
August 202360
July 202355

A total of 2212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 201.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 298 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20245
April 2024259
March 20243
January 2024298
December 2023265
November 2023277
October 2023272
September 2023295
August 2023247
July 2023288

A total of 163 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 202419
March 20241
January 202417
December 202317
November 202325
October 202318
September 202322
August 202321
July 202318

A total of 569 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 202460
January 202466
December 202387
November 202366
October 202364
September 202369
August 202375
July 202379

A total of 348 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202439
January 202422
December 202333
November 202332
October 202340
September 202360
August 202367
July 202355

A total of 1397 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 174.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 225 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2024186
January 2024132
December 2023152
November 2023163
October 2023182
September 2023159
August 2023198
July 2023225

A total of 235 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202440
January 202431
December 202331
November 202327
October 202325
September 202331
August 202321
July 202329

A total of 339 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202431
January 202453
December 202348
November 202350
October 202331
September 202344
August 202330
July 202352

A total of 83 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 202413
December 20238
November 202315
October 20237
September 202319
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 146 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202411
March 20242
January 202414
December 202323
November 202316
October 202314
September 202324
August 202323
July 202319

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232
September 20237
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Woolwich Arsenal (Station)
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Plumstead (Station)
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Woolwich Dockyard (Station)
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1