SE18 5HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE18 5HL

SE18 5HL, Greenwich has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.87 per 1,000 population. This SE18 5HL 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 5HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE18 5HL, encompassing approximately 5671 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE18 5HL area, explore the SE18 5HL 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 (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

SE18 5HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woolwich Road with total crimes: 6
  • Lord Warwick Street with total crimes: 5
  • Spindle Close with total crimes: 4

SE18 5HL 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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.8742.86%
Anti-social behaviour113.5322.22%
Vehicle crime71.94600.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.23150.00%
Other theft40.880.00%
Drugs30.71-62.50%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Public order10.18-75.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.470.00%
Drugs81.590.00%
Public order41.410.00%
Theft from the person30.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

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 theft10.35-75.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour198.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.350.00%
Vehicle crime61.760.00%
Other theft41.06300.00%
Robbery30.710.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Public order10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.18-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.5290.91%
Anti-social behaviour103.70-16.67%
Other theft51.76150.00%
Vehicle crime50.88-54.55%
Burglary40.88100.00%
Drugs30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-66.67%
Theft from the person20.35100.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.1733.33%
Vehicle crime112.12120.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.94-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson61.94-25.00%
Drugs31.060.00%
Public order30.53-40.00%
Other theft20.53-71.43%
Burglary20.35-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.18-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.17-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson81.59166.67%
Other theft71.41133.33%
Burglary71.23250.00%
Public order51.2366.67%
Vehicle crime50.8825.00%
Theft from the person30.88200.00%
Drugs30.53-40.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.170.00%
Drugs52.47-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.88-33.33%
Other theft30.71200.00%
Public order30.53-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-25.00%
Burglary20.53-66.67%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.470.00%
Burglary62.120.00%
Vehicle crime61.060.00%
Drugs61.060.00%
Public order51.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.880.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20238
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
April 202410
January 202421
December 202311
November 202318
October 202318
September 202312

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202419
January 202410
December 202312
November 20239
October 202314
September 202314

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 202311
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woolwich Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Lord Warwick Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Spindle Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rideout Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Frances Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Ruston Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Tamar Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Marybank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Samuel Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Heathwood Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Cannon Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Erwood Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Maryon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Woolwich Dockyard
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Brewhouse Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Leda Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Antelope Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Harlinger Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Clevely Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Carr Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Prospect Vale
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Pett Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Marshalls Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Woolwich Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Godfrey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Maryon Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Marine Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Dairy Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Lamport Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1