PLUMSTEAD HIGH STREET, SE18 1SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE18 1SP

PLUMSTEAD HIGH STREET, SE18 1SP, Greenwich has recorded a total of 115 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.89 per 1,000 population. This SE18 1SP 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 1SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE18 1SP, encompassing approximately 8277 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

SE18 1SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kentmere Road with total crimes: 20
  • Strandfield Close with total crimes: 9
  • Orchard Road with total crimes: 9

PLUMSTEAD HIGH STREET, SE18 1SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.8931.25%
Anti-social behaviour285.0733.33%
Other theft83.38700.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.9720.00%
Vehicle crime60.72200.00%
Burglary60.720.00%
Public order50.7266.67%
Robbery40.600.00%
Other crime30.4850.00%
Theft from the person20.36-50.00%
Shoplifting20.24100.00%
Drugs20.24-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.153100.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.870.00%
Burglary62.540.00%
Drugs50.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.600.00%
Theft from the person40.600.00%
Public order30.48200.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Other theft10.120.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.360.00%
Public order10.12-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-50.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson30.8550.00%
Public order20.36-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.24-95.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4011.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.830.00%
Vehicle crime101.690.00%
Shoplifting91.210.00%
Other theft71.090.00%
Burglary50.850.00%
Public order30.600.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.24-33.33%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson30.48-72.73%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.39-22.50%
Anti-social behaviour113.7510.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.3322.22%
Vehicle crime81.3333.33%
Other theft70.9740.00%
Burglary40.85100.00%
Robbery40.48300.00%
Public order40.4833.33%
Other crime30.4850.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Drugs10.24-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4010.272.56%
Anti-social behaviour104.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.21-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.090.00%
Other theft50.72-28.57%
Drugs40.60-33.33%
Public order30.48-57.14%
Burglary20.36-50.00%
Shoplifting20.240.00%
Other crime20.24-50.00%
Robbery10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.71-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson122.42-36.84%
Public order71.4540.00%
Other theft70.8575.00%
Vehicle crime60.85-50.00%
Drugs60.7250.00%
Burglary40.720.00%
Other crime40.48300.00%
Robbery30.4850.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Shoplifting20.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.44-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour223.1422.22%
Criminal damage and arson192.66-17.39%
Vehicle crime122.30500.00%
Public order51.45400.00%
Drugs40.600.00%
Other theft40.48-33.33%
Shoplifting40.4833.33%
Burglary40.4833.33%
Robbery20.480.00%
Other crime10.24-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4413.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson235.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.780.00%
Other theft62.170.00%
Other crime50.720.00%
Drugs40.600.00%
Burglary30.480.00%
Theft from the person30.360.00%
Shoplifting30.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 297 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202432
July 20241
May 20242
April 202440
January 202431
December 202340
November 202339
October 202326
September 202344

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202421
April 202414
January 202411
December 202310
November 202320
October 202322
September 202318

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 202411
December 20239
November 202312
October 202319
September 202323

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202410
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 202312
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20241
April 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20249
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE18 1SP 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. Strandfield Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Orchard Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Southport Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Prison
    Total8
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Hartville Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Willowfields Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Old Tramyard
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 9. Bannockburn Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Elmley Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Pettman Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 12. Plumstead
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Heverham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Reidhaven Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mineral Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Mount Pleasant Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Earl Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Garibaldi Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bateson Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Gallosson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Orissa Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Liffler Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Miriam Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Ancona Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. South Rise Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Conway Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Lenton Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Foreland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1