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

Overview of Crime in SE18 4HS

WOOLWICH COMMON, SE18 4HS, Greenwich has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.56 per 1,000 population. This SE18 4HS 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 4HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE18 4HS, encompassing approximately 5335 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

SE18 4HS 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
  • Matchless Drive with total crimes: 5

WOOLWICH COMMON, SE18 4HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.5653.85%
Anti-social behaviour103.75-28.57%
Vehicle crime61.87500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-25.00%
Other theft30.560.00%
Drugs30.56200.00%
Public order20.56-33.33%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.5016.67%
Violence and sexual offences132.628.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.440.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Public order30.560.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Drugs10.19-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.87500.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.25-20.00%
Drugs52.25150.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Other theft30.560.00%
Burglary20.56-66.67%
Other crime20.37100.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-71.43%
Robbery10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.87-21.05%
Vehicle crime72.81600.00%
Burglary61.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.12150.00%
Other theft30.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-83.33%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other crime10.19-66.67%

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 offences199.9335.71%
Anti-social behaviour123.5620.00%
Burglary62.2520.00%
Public order51.12-16.67%
Other crime30.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-60.00%
Other theft20.37-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-83.33%
Robbery10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.31-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour102.6211.11%
Public order61.87200.00%
Vehicle crime61.12200.00%
Burglary51.12150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.94-28.57%
Other theft50.940.00%
Other crime20.94100.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.690.00%
Other theft51.310.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
April 202412
January 20242
December 202312
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
April 202412
January 202415
December 202319
November 202314
October 202326

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE18 4HS 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. Matchless Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Caldwell Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Whitworth Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Reeves Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Herbert Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Ordnance Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Woolwich Common
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Paget Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Fennell Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Jackson Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Gildersome Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Paget Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Kempt Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Eglinton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Peace Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Nightingale Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Lord Roberts Terrace
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1