SE18 5LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE18 5LG

SE18 5LG, Greenwich has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.07 per 1,000 population. This SE18 5LG 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 5LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE18 5LG, encompassing approximately 7383 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE18 5LG 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
  • Spindle Close with total crimes: 4

SE18 5LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.0762.50%
Anti-social behaviour123.5233.33%
Drugs81.630.00%
Vehicle crime61.08500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.81150.00%
Other theft30.680.00%
Public order20.41-66.67%
Burglary20.270.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.170.00%
Drugs81.220.00%
Public order61.080.00%
Theft from the person30.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

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 theft10.27-83.33%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour258.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.390.00%
Vehicle crime62.170.00%
Other theft60.81500.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Public order20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.14-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.02146.15%
Anti-social behaviour154.337.14%
Burglary72.0375.00%
Other theft70.95133.33%
Vehicle crime50.95-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson30.68-57.14%
Drugs20.41-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.80-22.22%
Vehicle crime131.90225.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.76-45.83%
Criminal damage and arson71.76-30.00%
Drugs70.9575.00%
Burglary40.95-42.86%
Other theft30.54-50.00%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.14-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.834.35%
Anti-social behaviour183.25-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.44233.33%
Burglary71.35600.00%
Other theft60.9550.00%
Vehicle crime40.81-20.00%
Drugs40.540.00%
Public order30.54200.00%
Theft from the person20.41100.00%
Other crime20.27100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.120.00%
Vehicle crime52.710.00%
Drugs40.680.00%
Other theft40.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.540.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Public order10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202416
April 202416
January 202432
December 202313
November 202324
October 202323

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
April 202425
January 202415
December 202314
November 202318
October 202320

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 202313
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.43 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 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 5LG 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. Spindle Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sunbury Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Venus Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Rideout Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Frances Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 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. Mulgrave Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Artillery Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Escreet Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Willow Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Woolwich Dockyard
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Brewhouse Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Leda Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Antelope Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Carr Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Prospect Vale
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Pett Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Marshalls Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Woolwich Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Godfrey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Maryon Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Hillreach
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Marine Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1