BENARES ROAD, SE18 1HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE18 1HU

BENARES ROAD, SE18 1HU, Greenwich has recorded a total of 123 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.36 per 1,000 population. This SE18 1HU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE18 postcode area, which has experienced 987 crimes and a crime rate of 11.72 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE18 1HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE18 1HU, encompassing approximately 5500 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE18 1HU area, explore the SE18 1HU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-17.78% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)

SE18 1HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kentmere Road with total crimes: 20
  • Plumstead High Street with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8

BENARES ROAD, SE18 1HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3722.36-17.78%
Violence and sexual offences356.7340.00%
Other theft96.36200.00%
Vehicle crime91.6450.00%
Burglary81.64700.00%
Public order71.4540.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.27400.00%
Robbery30.91200.00%
Theft from the person30.5550.00%
Other crime30.5550.00%
Shoplifting20.55100.00%
Drugs20.36-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4517.45136.84%
Violence and sexual offences258.18-3.85%
Vehicle crime64.54-33.33%
Public order51.0966.67%
Drugs30.9150.00%
Other theft30.55-62.50%
Other crime20.550.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Burglary10.18-75.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.18-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.73-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour194.7326.67%
Vehicle crime93.450.00%
Other theft81.6460.00%
Burglary41.45100.00%
Shoplifting40.73300.00%
Bicycle theft30.730.00%
Public order30.55-40.00%
Theft from the person20.55100.00%
Drugs20.36-60.00%
Robbery10.36-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.45-34.78%
Vehicle crime92.73-18.18%
Public order51.6425.00%
Drugs50.910.00%
Other theft50.9166.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.91-33.33%
Robbery30.730.00%
Burglary20.55-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2314.3615.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.187.14%
Vehicle crime112.7337.50%
Burglary72.00250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.27-14.29%
Drugs51.090.00%
Public order40.91-20.00%
Other theft30.73-50.00%
Robbery30.550.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2013.0925.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime82.55-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.4540.00%
Other theft61.27500.00%
Public order51.0966.67%
Drugs50.9125.00%
Robbery30.91200.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.8223.53%
Anti-social behaviour163.82-20.00%
Vehicle crime142.91180.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.55-44.44%
Drugs40.9133.33%
Public order30.73-50.00%
Robbery10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.18-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2014.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.090.00%
Public order61.640.00%
Vehicle crime51.090.00%
Theft from the person50.910.00%
Other theft40.910.00%
Burglary40.730.00%
Drugs30.730.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Other crime20.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202425
April 202426
January 202430
December 202315
November 202314
October 202321
September 202317

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202445
April 202419
January 202415
December 202323
November 202320
October 202316
September 202320

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20249
January 20249
December 202311
November 20238
October 202314
September 20235

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
September 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE18 1HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kentmere Road
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Plumstead High Street
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hartville Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Granite Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. St Nicholas Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Benares Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 8. Hylton Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Bannockburn Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rockmount Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Gatling Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Police Station
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Church Manorway
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. A206
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Myra Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Unity Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Birkdale Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Camrose Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Balgowan Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 20. Myrtledene Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Amar Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Purrett Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Quilter Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Spinel Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Manton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Amardeep Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Brookdene Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Riverdale Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Speranza Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Marmadon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1