WOOLWICH COMMON, SE18 4HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE18 4HB

WOOLWICH COMMON, SE18 4HB, Greenwich has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.21 per 1,000 population. This SE18 4HB 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 4HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE18 4HB, encompassing approximately 6659 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE18 4HB area, explore the SE18 4HB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SE18 4HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightingale Vale with total crimes: 6
  • Engineer Close with total crimes: 6
  • Caldwell Close with total crimes: 5

WOOLWICH COMMON, SE18 4HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.2116.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.15-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.20-33.33%
Other theft30.60-25.00%
Drugs30.45200.00%
Public order30.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.45100.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.5120.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.7036.36%
Criminal damage and arson62.250.00%
Other theft40.900.00%
Public order40.6033.33%
Drugs10.60-85.71%
Robbery10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.06-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour112.25175.00%
Drugs71.65250.00%
Other theft41.05300.00%
Public order30.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-57.14%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Burglary20.30-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.0626.67%
Vehicle crime72.85250.00%
Burglary61.0520.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.90500.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.90-20.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Other theft10.30-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.16-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour52.25-16.67%
Burglary50.7525.00%
Other theft40.75-50.00%
Public order40.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-60.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.260.00%
Other theft82.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.900.00%
Vehicle crime50.900.00%
Public order40.750.00%
Burglary40.600.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
April 202415
January 202419
December 202315
November 202317

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
April 202411
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
January 20246
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE18 4HB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightingale Vale
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
  • 2. Engineer Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Caldwell Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Willenhall Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Reeves Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Ordnance Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fennell Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Jackson Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Long Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gildersome Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Edge Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Paget Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kempt Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Eglinton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Peace Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Brookhill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Nightingale Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Woolwich Common
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lord Roberts Terrace
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Brookhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1