SE18 5SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE18 5SL

SE18 5SL, Greenwich has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.45 per 1,000 population. This SE18 5SL 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 5SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE18 5SL, encompassing approximately 8350 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE18 5SL area, explore the SE18 5SL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE18 5SL area, visit the SE18 5SL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (6.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)

SE18 5SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellington Street with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Hare Street with total crimes: 6

SE18 5SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.456.90%
Anti-social behaviour303.717.14%
Other theft93.59350.00%
Drugs91.0812.50%
Robbery71.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8433.33%
Shoplifting40.4833.33%
Vehicle crime30.48200.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Other crime20.24-33.33%
Public order10.24-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour283.470.00%
Drugs83.350.00%
Public order50.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.600.00%
Shoplifting30.360.00%
Other crime30.360.00%
Other theft20.36100.00%
Theft from the person20.24100.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

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 theft10.24-90.91%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour273.710.00%
Other theft113.231000.00%
Shoplifting61.320.00%
Public order40.720.00%
Drugs30.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Burglary20.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.12-92.86%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4915.4568.97%
Anti-social behaviour295.8716.00%
Other theft143.47250.00%
Burglary81.6860.00%
Shoplifting70.96-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson50.84-16.67%
Drugs40.60-55.56%
Other crime30.480.00%
Vehicle crime30.36-76.92%
Public order30.36-25.00%
Theft from the person20.36-33.33%
Robbery20.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.1720.83%
Anti-social behaviour253.47-26.47%
Vehicle crime132.9962.50%
Drugs91.56350.00%
Shoplifting91.0880.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.08-45.45%
Burglary50.72-37.50%
Other theft40.60-60.00%
Public order40.48-42.86%
Theft from the person30.48-50.00%
Robbery20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3414.0141.67%
Violence and sexual offences244.07-31.43%
Criminal damage and arson112.87120.00%
Other theft101.3266.67%
Burglary81.20100.00%
Vehicle crime80.96100.00%
Public order70.96133.33%
Theft from the person60.8420.00%
Shoplifting50.7225.00%
Drugs20.60-60.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour244.190.00%
Other theft62.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.720.00%
Drugs50.600.00%
Theft from the person50.600.00%
Vehicle crime40.600.00%
Burglary40.480.00%
Shoplifting40.480.00%
Public order30.480.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202429
April 202431
January 202449
December 202329
November 202324
October 202335

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202428
April 202427
January 202429
December 202325
November 202334
October 202324

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 202414
December 20234
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20246
January 20247
December 20239
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 202313
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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