SE18 1SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE18 1SW

SE18 1SW, Greenwich has recorded a total of 111 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.14 per 1,000 population. This SE18 1SW 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 1SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE18 1SW, encompassing approximately 6474 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-3.12% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (82.35% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)

SE18 1SW 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

SE18 1SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3117.14-3.12%
Violence and sexual offences314.7982.35%
Other theft114.791000.00%
Burglary71.70250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.08250.00%
Vehicle crime61.08100.00%
Public order40.9333.33%
Robbery40.620.00%
Theft from the person30.6250.00%
Shoplifting30.4650.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Drugs20.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3210.35255.56%
Violence and sexual offences174.9430.77%
Vehicle crime32.63-57.14%
Public order30.46-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Shoplifting20.31-71.43%
Drugs20.31-33.33%
Theft from the person20.31100.00%
Burglary20.31-33.33%
Other theft10.31-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.65-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour92.010.00%
Other theft81.39100.00%
Vehicle crime71.24-12.50%
Shoplifting71.08250.00%
Public order41.08100.00%
Burglary30.620.00%
Drugs30.4650.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.93-25.00%
Vehicle crime81.39-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2466.67%
Other theft40.7733.33%
Robbery30.6250.00%
Burglary30.46-25.00%
Drugs20.46-50.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Public order20.31-33.33%
Other crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.73-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour122.9333.33%
Vehicle crime101.8542.86%
Burglary41.54100.00%
Drugs40.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-40.00%
Other theft30.46-62.50%
Public order30.4650.00%
Robbery20.46-50.00%
Shoplifting20.31100.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.240.00%
Other theft81.390.00%
Drugs81.240.00%
Vehicle crime71.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.080.00%
Robbery40.770.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Public order20.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 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 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 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
January 20241

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202432
April 20249
January 20249
December 202312
November 20239

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20247
January 20248
December 202310
November 20237

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202417
April 202413
January 202419
December 202319
November 202321

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.83 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

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 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
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 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 1SW 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. 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. Police Station
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Boughton Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Balgowan Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 13. Amar Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Heverham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Reidhaven Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 18. Mineral Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Quilter Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Brookdene Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Garibaldi Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bateson Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Gallosson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Speranza Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. North Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Marmadon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1