SE18 4LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE18 4LH

SE18 4LH, Greenwich has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.25 per 1,000 population. This SE18 4LH 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 4LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE18 4LH, encompassing approximately 2838 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE18 4LH area, explore the SE18 4LH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE18 4LH area, visit the SE18 4LH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)

SE18 4LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Mansergh Close with total crimes: 15
  • Gilbert Close with total crimes: 6

SE18 4LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2223.2569.23%
Shoplifting107.7525.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.52-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson72.47250.00%
Burglary72.47600.00%
Public order42.47-20.00%
Robbery31.410.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.5837.50%
Shoplifting83.88166.67%
Public order52.8266.67%
Vehicle crime31.76200.00%
Robbery31.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.27160.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.5833.33%
Public order32.820.00%
Shoplifting31.060.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Other theft10.70-66.67%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.75-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.11-64.29%
Other theft31.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0650.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Burglary21.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.9333.33%
Public order32.82200.00%
Vehicle crime21.06-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.470.00%
Other theft62.110.00%
Vehicle crime52.110.00%
Burglary21.760.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
April 20248
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202413
April 202413
January 20245
December 202314
November 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20236

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 20243

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting10
    Burglary4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Mansergh Close
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order1
  • 3. Gilbert Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Master Gunner Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Crosier Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cairns Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Bell Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Maple Tree Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Captain Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Howerd Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Kendall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Edith Cavell Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Elizabeth Fry Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Berber Parade
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Forte Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1