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

Overview of Crime in SE18 1HY

BENARES ROAD, SE18 1HY, Greenwich has recorded a total of 131 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.56 per 1,000 population. This SE18 1HY 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 1HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE18 1HY, encompassing approximately 7912 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-7.32% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)

SE18 1HY 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 1HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4016.5660.00%
Anti-social behaviour385.06-7.32%
Other theft134.80550.00%
Burglary71.64133.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.88600.00%
Public order60.8850.00%
Vehicle crime60.760.00%
Robbery40.76300.00%
Drugs30.5150.00%
Shoplifting30.3850.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4111.63141.18%
Violence and sexual offences255.1819.05%
Vehicle crime63.16-45.45%
Public order40.760.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Other theft20.25-80.00%
Shoplifting20.25-80.00%
Drugs20.25-33.33%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.62-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.6521.43%
Vehicle crime112.1583.33%
Other theft101.39150.00%
Shoplifting101.26233.33%
Public order41.260.00%
Burglary30.51-25.00%
Drugs30.38-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Robbery10.25-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.1136.36%
Anti-social behaviour143.79-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.77-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson60.76-14.29%
Public order40.76-20.00%
Drugs40.510.00%
Burglary40.510.00%
Other theft40.510.00%
Shoplifting30.510.00%
Robbery30.380.00%
Other crime20.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.7820.00%
Vehicle crime132.27116.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.6475.00%
Public order50.88-28.57%
Drugs40.63-63.64%
Other theft40.51-55.56%
Burglary40.5133.33%
Shoplifting30.51200.00%
Robbery30.38-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.00-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour152.78-16.67%
Drugs111.9083.33%
Other theft91.39125.00%
Public order71.1440.00%
Vehicle crime60.88-45.45%
Robbery50.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.63-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.510.00%
Burglary30.38200.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.13-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.73-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.0312.50%
Vehicle crime112.27450.00%
Drugs61.3950.00%
Public order50.7625.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.63-37.50%
Other theft40.6333.33%
Shoplifting30.5150.00%
Burglary10.38-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.020.00%
Theft from the person51.010.00%
Public order40.630.00%
Drugs40.510.00%
Other crime40.510.00%
Other theft30.510.00%
Burglary30.380.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202425
April 202421
January 202430
December 202322
November 202322
October 202324
September 202325

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
April 202410
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202441
April 202417
January 202414
December 202318
November 202315
October 202318
September 202316

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 202411
January 20246
December 202313
November 20236
October 202311
September 20232

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 202311
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
September 20234

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
September 20232

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 202410
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
September 20232

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 1HY 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. Willowfields Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Old Tramyard
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 7. Granite Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. St Nicholas Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Benares Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 10. Hylton Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Bannockburn Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. 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. Heverham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Reidhaven Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 22. Purrett Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Quilter Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Amardeep Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Brookdene Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Garibaldi Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bateson Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Gallosson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Riverdale Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Speranza Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1