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

Overview of Crime in SE18 1HZ

BENARES ROAD, SE18 1HZ, Greenwich has recorded a total of 126 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.69 per 1,000 population. This SE18 1HZ 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 1HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE18 1HZ, encompassing approximately 8031 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (54.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)

SE18 1HZ 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 1HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.6954.17%
Anti-social behaviour364.61-5.26%
Other theft134.481200.00%
Burglary71.62250.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.87600.00%
Public order60.8750.00%
Vehicle crime50.7525.00%
Robbery40.620.00%
Drugs30.5050.00%
Theft from the person30.3750.00%
Shoplifting30.3750.00%
Other crime20.370.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3810.21192.31%
Violence and sexual offences244.7333.33%
Public order42.990.00%
Vehicle crime40.50-63.64%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Shoplifting20.25-71.43%
Drugs20.25-33.33%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Burglary20.25-33.33%
Other theft10.25-90.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.96-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.24-7.14%
Vehicle crime111.6283.33%
Other theft101.37150.00%
Shoplifting71.25250.00%
Public order40.87-20.00%
Burglary30.500.00%
Drugs30.370.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.8413.64%
Anti-social behaviour143.11-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.74-50.00%
Public order50.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.62-16.67%
Other theft40.620.00%
Drugs30.50-40.00%
Robbery30.370.00%
Burglary30.37-25.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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 offences2210.214.76%
Anti-social behaviour182.7450.00%
Vehicle crime122.24140.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4950.00%
Public order50.75-16.67%
Drugs50.62-37.50%
Other theft40.62-50.00%
Burglary40.50100.00%
Robbery30.50-25.00%
Shoplifting20.37100.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.215.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.61-25.00%
Other theft81.49166.67%
Drugs81.0033.33%
Public order61.0020.00%
Vehicle crime50.75-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.6233.33%
Robbery40.500.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.12-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.09-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.4914.29%
Vehicle crime81.99300.00%
Drugs61.0050.00%
Public order50.75150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-50.00%
Other theft30.370.00%
Shoplifting30.3750.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.740.00%
Other crime50.750.00%
Theft from the person40.620.00%
Drugs40.500.00%
Burglary30.500.00%
Other theft30.370.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202424
April 202418
January 202425
December 202322
November 202321
October 202320
September 202325

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20241
April 202410
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233
September 20233

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 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202438
April 202413
January 202414
December 202318
November 202312
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236
September 20234

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
September 20235

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 202411
January 20246
December 202312
November 20235
October 20238
September 20232

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20247
January 20242
December 20232
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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE18 1HZ 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. A206
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Balgowan Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 15. Amar Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Heverham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Reidhaven Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 20. Mineral Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Purrett Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Quilter Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Amardeep Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Brookdene Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Garibaldi Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bateson Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Gallosson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Riverdale Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Speranza Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Tynemouth Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1