SE18 5SN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE18 5SN

SE18 5SN, Greenwich has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.50 per 1,000 population. This SE18 5SN 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 5SN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE18 5SN, encompassing approximately 8319 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (17.39% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE18 5SN 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
  • Cambridge Barracks Road with total crimes: 5

SE18 5SN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour279.5017.39%
Violence and sexual offences253.2513.64%
Drugs63.010.00%
Robbery50.720.00%
Other theft40.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.48100.00%
Burglary30.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.36100.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Other crime10.12-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour237.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.760.00%
Drugs62.640.00%
Public order30.720.00%
Other crime30.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.360.00%
Other theft20.24100.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

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 theft10.24-87.50%
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 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.640.00%
Other theft82.40700.00%
Drugs40.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Public order20.240.00%
Burglary20.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
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 theft10.12-91.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4113.10105.00%
Anti-social behaviour284.9321.74%
Other theft123.37200.00%
Burglary81.4460.00%
Drugs40.96-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.48-62.50%
Shoplifting30.360.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Public order20.24-33.33%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour239.62-14.81%
Violence and sexual offences202.7617.65%
Drugs92.40125.00%
Vehicle crime81.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.96-45.45%
Burglary50.72-50.00%
Other theft40.60-55.56%
Public order30.48-40.00%
Theft from the person20.36-33.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2711.1817.39%
Violence and sexual offences173.25-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson112.04175.00%
Burglary101.32400.00%
Other theft91.2080.00%
Public order51.0866.67%
Drugs40.60-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.4833.33%
Theft from the person30.48200.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour238.41-28.12%
Violence and sexual offences212.76-12.50%
Drugs52.52-37.50%
Other theft50.6025.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.60-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.48-72.73%
Public order30.36-40.00%
Burglary20.36-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.12-50.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3211.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences243.850.00%
Vehicle crime112.880.00%
Drugs81.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.960.00%
Public order50.840.00%
Other theft40.600.00%
Burglary30.480.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 202310
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202422
April 202422
January 202441
December 202320
November 202317
October 202321
September 202324

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202423
April 202420
January 202428
December 202323
November 202327
October 202323
September 202332

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202412
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 202311
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20244
January 20244
December 20239
November 20234
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 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
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20233
September 202311

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 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
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 3 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
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE18 5SN 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. Cambridge Barracks Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Lord Warwick Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Sunbury Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Marshalls Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Woolwich Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Godfrey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Marine Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Dairy Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Belford Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Bathway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Rectory Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Gorman Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Church Hill
    Total1
    Other crime1