SE18 5HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE18 5HQ

SE18 5HQ, Greenwich has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.75 per 1,000 population. This SE18 5HQ 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 5HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE18 5HQ, encompassing approximately 5232 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE18 5HQ area, explore the SE18 5HQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SE18 5HQ 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 5HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.7533.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.0611.11%
Criminal damage and arson51.91150.00%
Vehicle crime50.960.00%
Drugs40.96-20.00%
Other theft40.760.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Public order10.19-75.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.290.00%
Drugs51.720.00%
Public order40.960.00%
Theft from the person30.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

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 theft10.38-75.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour158.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.870.00%
Vehicle crime52.290.00%
Other theft40.96300.00%
Robbery30.760.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.19-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.1381.82%
Anti-social behaviour123.8233.33%
Burglary52.29150.00%
Other theft50.96150.00%
Drugs30.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.57-25.00%
Theft from the person20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-90.91%
Robbery10.190.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime118.60175.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.10-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour92.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.72-42.86%
Drugs20.760.00%
Public order20.38-60.00%
Other theft20.38-71.43%
Burglary20.38-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.19-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.04-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour93.25-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.72133.33%
Other theft71.3475.00%
Burglary61.34200.00%
Public order51.1566.67%
Vehicle crime40.96-20.00%
Theft from the person30.76200.00%
Drugs20.57-60.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.440.00%
Drugs52.29-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.96-16.67%
Other theft40.96300.00%
Public order30.76-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.570.00%
Burglary20.57-60.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.290.00%
Vehicle crime62.290.00%
Drugs61.150.00%
Burglary51.150.00%
Public order40.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.760.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 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 20234
September 20231

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
April 202412
January 202420
December 202311
November 202317
October 202318
September 202312

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 202415
January 202412
December 20239
November 20239
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20245
January 20241
December 202311
November 20234
October 20235
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 2 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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 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 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20235

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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 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 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 5HQ 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. Venus Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Rideout Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Frances Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Ruston Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Tamar Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marybank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Samuel Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Antelope Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Harlinger Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Clevely Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Carr Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Prospect Vale
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Pett Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Marshalls Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Woolwich Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Godfrey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Maryon Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1