RICHARD CLOSE, SE18 5EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE18 5EB

RICHARD CLOSE, SE18 5EB, Greenwich has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.34 per 1,000 population. This SE18 5EB 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 5EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE18 5EB, encompassing approximately 5873 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

SE18 5EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cambridge Barracks Road with total crimes: 5
  • Lord Warwick Street with total crimes: 5
  • Rideout Street with total crimes: 3

RICHARD CLOSE, SE18 5EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences198.3446.15%
Anti-social behaviour93.2380.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.53200.00%
Vehicle crime61.02500.00%
Drugs31.02-57.14%
Other theft20.510.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Public order10.34-75.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.130.00%
Drugs72.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.190.00%
Public order40.850.00%
Theft from the person20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.34-75.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour187.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.060.00%
Vehicle crime41.530.00%
Other theft40.68300.00%
Robbery30.680.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Public order20.340.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.17-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.410.00%
Other theft81.53166.67%
Vehicle crime51.36-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-50.00%
Drugs20.51-60.00%
Burglary20.34-33.33%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.00-47.37%
Vehicle crime91.7080.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.53-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson61.53-25.00%
Drugs51.0225.00%
Other theft30.85-25.00%
Burglary30.51-57.14%
Public order20.51-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.0746.15%
Anti-social behaviour113.23-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson81.87166.67%
Burglary71.36600.00%
Vehicle crime51.1925.00%
Other theft40.85100.00%
Drugs40.6833.33%
Public order30.6850.00%
Theft from the person20.51100.00%
Other crime20.340.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour147.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.380.00%
Vehicle crime42.210.00%
Drugs30.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.510.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Other theft20.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
April 20249
January 202420
December 202310
November 202319
October 202313

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 202418
January 20249
December 20239
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE18 5EB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cambridge Barracks Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Lord Warwick Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Rideout Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Frances Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Tamar Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Marybank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Samuel Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Heathwood Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Cannon Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Erwood Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Maryon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Woolwich Dockyard
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brewhouse Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Leda Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Carr Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Prospect Vale
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Pett Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Marshalls Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Woolwich Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Godfrey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Maryon Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Hillreach
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Kinveachy Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Marine Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Dairy Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Gorman Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Lamport Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1