SE18 5RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE18 5RW

SE18 5RW, Greenwich has recorded a total of 142 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.06 per 1,000 population. This SE18 5RW 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 5RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE18 5RW, encompassing approximately 7864 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (10.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)

SE18 5RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thomas Street with total crimes: 13
  • Wellington Street with total crimes: 12
  • Love Lane with total crimes: 12

SE18 5RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4118.0610.81%
Anti-social behaviour345.2113.33%
Other theft134.32550.00%
Drugs101.650.00%
Public order81.27-11.11%
Shoplifting81.0214.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.0275.00%
Robbery70.89250.00%
Vehicle crime40.89300.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Theft from the person30.38-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Other crime20.25-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour304.700.00%
Drugs103.810.00%
Public order91.270.00%
Shoplifting71.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.890.00%
Theft from the person40.51300.00%
Other crime30.510.00%
Other theft20.38100.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

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 theft10.25-92.31%
Theft from the person10.13-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4115.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour335.210.00%
Other theft134.201200.00%
Shoplifting111.650.00%
Public order71.400.00%
Drugs40.890.00%
Robbery40.510.00%
Theft from the person40.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.13-92.86%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6019.7157.89%
Anti-social behaviour307.63-9.09%
Shoplifting153.81-31.82%
Other theft141.9175.00%
Burglary71.7816.67%
Public order50.89-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson50.64-37.50%
Drugs40.64-55.56%
Theft from the person40.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.51-66.67%
Other crime30.510.00%
Robbery30.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3819.71-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour334.83-8.33%
Shoplifting224.2057.14%
Vehicle crime122.8020.00%
Drugs91.53350.00%
Public order91.14-18.18%
Other theft81.14-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson81.02-33.33%
Burglary61.02-40.00%
Theft from the person60.76-33.33%
Robbery30.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4020.47-14.89%
Anti-social behaviour365.0916.13%
Shoplifting144.5840.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.78200.00%
Other theft111.530.00%
Public order111.4083.33%
Burglary101.40150.00%
Vehicle crime101.27150.00%
Theft from the person91.2750.00%
Robbery31.140.00%
Drugs20.38-60.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4716.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour315.980.00%
Other theft113.940.00%
Shoplifting101.400.00%
Public order61.270.00%
Theft from the person60.760.00%
Drugs50.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.640.00%
Vehicle crime40.510.00%
Burglary40.510.00%
Robbery30.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 227 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202430
April 202433
January 202430
December 202333
November 202336
October 202331

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 304 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 43.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202437
April 202441
January 202460
December 202338
November 202340
October 202347

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
April 20244
January 20244
December 20239
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
July 20241
April 202413
March 20241
January 202414
December 20238
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 202411
January 202415
December 202322
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 202312
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Thomas Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Wellington Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Love Lane
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total9
    Public order2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Hare Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Cambridge Barracks Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lord Warwick Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
  • 12. Sunbury Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Rideout Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Frances Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 15. Callis Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Castile Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Calderwood Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Mast Quay
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Marybank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Mulgrave Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Artillery Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 23. Powis Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. St Mary Magdalene Crescent
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Escreet Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Willow Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Woolwich Dockyard
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Brewhouse Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Leda Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Marine Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1