SE18 5SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE18 5SH

SE18 5SH, Greenwich has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.69 per 1,000 population. This SE18 5SH 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 5SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE18 5SH, encompassing approximately 8513 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE18 5SH area, explore the SE18 5SH 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 (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

SE18 5SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Cambridge Barracks Road with total crimes: 5
  • Lord Warwick Street with total crimes: 5

SE18 5SH 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 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.6930.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.0521.43%
Drugs72.00-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.82150.00%
Robbery50.590.00%
Other theft40.59100.00%
Burglary30.470.00%
Public order20.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.23100.00%
Other crime20.23-33.33%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.350.00%
Drugs81.640.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Other crime30.350.00%
Theft from the person20.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.230.00%
Other theft20.23100.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

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 theft10.23-85.71%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.580.00%
Other theft72.23600.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.230.00%
Public order20.230.00%
Burglary20.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.12-90.91%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4111.51156.25%
Anti-social behaviour204.825.26%
Other theft112.35175.00%
Burglary71.29133.33%
Drugs40.82-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.47-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.47-78.57%
Shoplifting30.350.00%
Public order20.35-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.16-17.39%
Violence and sexual offences162.23-30.43%
Vehicle crime141.88366.67%
Drugs101.64150.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.17-30.00%
Other theft40.82-60.00%
Public order30.47-40.00%
Burglary30.35-66.67%
Theft from the person20.35-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.92-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour232.709.52%
Other theft102.7066.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.17233.33%
Burglary91.17200.00%
Public order51.0666.67%
Drugs40.59-20.00%
Theft from the person30.47200.00%
Vehicle crime30.35-40.00%
Robbery10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.81-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.82-25.00%
Other theft62.4750.00%
Drugs50.70-44.44%
Vehicle crime50.59-50.00%
Burglary30.59-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.35-62.50%
Public order30.35-40.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2811.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences253.290.00%
Vehicle crime102.940.00%
Drugs91.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.060.00%
Public order50.940.00%
Burglary40.590.00%
Other theft40.470.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20242
January 20244
December 202310
November 20234
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 202411
December 20234
November 202310
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20239
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202420
April 202422
January 202441
December 202316
November 202323
October 202324
September 202325

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
April 202419
January 202420
December 202319
November 202323
October 202321
September 202328

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 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 20244
December 20237
November 202310
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 202314
November 20233
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Cambridge Barracks Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Lord Warwick Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Castile Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Mast Quay
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Marybank
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Samuel Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mulgrave Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Artillery Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 15. St Mary Magdalene Crescent
    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. Marshalls Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Woolwich Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Godfrey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Maryon Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Marine Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Dairy Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Belford Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1