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

Overview of Crime in SE18 1HX

BENARES ROAD, SE18 1HX, Greenwich has recorded a total of 122 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.22 per 1,000 population. This SE18 1HX 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 1HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE18 1HX, encompassing approximately 7083 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (68.18% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)

SE18 1HX 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
  • Strandfield Close with total crimes: 9

BENARES ROAD, SE18 1HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3817.22-5.00%
Violence and sexual offences375.3668.18%
Other theft115.22450.00%
Public order61.5550.00%
Burglary60.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.85500.00%
Vehicle crime50.8525.00%
Robbery40.71300.00%
Drugs30.5650.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4012.14166.67%
Violence and sexual offences225.6510.00%
Public order43.110.00%
Vehicle crime40.56-60.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Other theft20.28-77.78%
Shoplifting20.28-80.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.01-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour152.8215.38%
Vehicle crime102.1266.67%
Shoplifting101.41233.33%
Other theft91.41200.00%
Public order41.270.00%
Burglary30.5650.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Drugs20.28-50.00%
Robbery10.28-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.81-27.78%
Vehicle crime61.84-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson50.85-28.57%
Public order40.71-20.00%
Drugs40.5633.33%
Other theft30.56-25.00%
Shoplifting30.4250.00%
Robbery30.4250.00%
Burglary20.42-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.87-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.5450.00%
Vehicle crime132.54116.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.8475.00%
Public order50.99-16.67%
Other theft40.71-42.86%
Burglary40.5633.33%
Drugs30.56-66.67%
Shoplifting20.42100.00%
Robbery20.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.595.26%
Anti-social behaviour122.82-20.00%
Drugs91.6980.00%
Other theft71.27133.33%
Vehicle crime60.99-45.45%
Public order60.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.85-20.00%
Robbery40.560.00%
Bicycle theft30.560.00%
Burglary30.42200.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.03-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour152.6815.38%
Vehicle crime112.12450.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.55-37.50%
Drugs50.7166.67%
Public order40.710.00%
Other theft30.5650.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Burglary10.14-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.840.00%
Public order41.130.00%
Theft from the person40.560.00%
Drugs30.560.00%
Burglary30.420.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Other theft20.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202422
April 202420
January 202427
December 202318
November 202320
October 202319
September 202321

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20249
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202440
April 202415
January 202413
December 202318
November 202312
October 202315
September 202313

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 202410
January 20246
December 202313
November 20236
October 202311
September 20232

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
September 20234

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 202410
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE18 1HX 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. Strandfield Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hartville Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Old Tramyard
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 6. Granite Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. St Nicholas Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Benares Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 9. Hylton Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Bannockburn Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Church Manorway
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. A206
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Myra Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Camrose Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Balgowan Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 17. Amar Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 20. Purrett Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Quilter Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Amardeep Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Brookdene Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Garibaldi Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bateson Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Riverdale Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Speranza Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Tynemouth Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Hawksmoor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. North Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1