SE18 6BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE18 6BW

SE18 6BW, Greenwich has recorded a total of 129 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.28 per 1,000 population. This SE18 6BW 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 6BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE18 6BW, encompassing approximately 9717 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE18 6BW area, explore the SE18 6BW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (5.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-18.60% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)

SE18 6BW 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 6BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3713.285.71%
Violence and sexual offences353.81-18.60%
Other theft133.60550.00%
Public order91.34-18.18%
Drugs70.93250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.720.00%
Theft from the person50.6225.00%
Vehicle crime50.5166.67%
Burglary40.51100.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Shoplifting20.210.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-66.67%
Robbery10.10-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4312.042050.00%
Anti-social behaviour354.430.00%
Public order113.60450.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.13500.00%
Robbery40.620.00%
Theft from the person40.410.00%
Possession of weapons30.410.00%
Vehicle crime30.310.00%
Other theft20.31100.00%
Shoplifting20.210.00%
Burglary20.210.00%
Drugs20.210.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Other theft10.100.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41.23-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.41-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences30.31-93.75%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other theft10.10-91.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4813.581500.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.940.00%
Other theft123.190.00%
Drugs101.230.00%
Public order81.03300.00%
Vehicle crime70.820.00%
Theft from the person50.720.00%
Burglary40.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Shoplifting20.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Robbery10.10-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.93-93.02%
Public order20.31-77.78%
Robbery20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4312.1422.86%
Anti-social behaviour214.43-12.50%
Other theft132.16116.67%
Public order91.34-18.18%
Burglary70.930.00%
Vehicle crime70.72-12.50%
Theft from the person70.72-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson50.72-28.57%
Drugs30.510.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In December 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 offences3511.63-18.60%
Anti-social behaviour243.6020.00%
Public order112.4737.50%
Theft from the person91.1350.00%
Vehicle crime80.93100.00%
Burglary70.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.7216.67%
Other theft60.72-45.45%
Drugs30.62-40.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Robbery10.10-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4311.94-15.69%
Anti-social behaviour204.43-20.00%
Other theft112.06-38.89%
Public order81.1360.00%
Burglary70.82133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.72-33.33%
Theft from the person60.6250.00%
Drugs50.62-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.5133.33%
Robbery40.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other crime10.10-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5113.28-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour255.2513.64%
Other theft182.5728.57%
Criminal damage and arson91.85-25.00%
Drugs80.93-27.27%
Public order50.82-37.50%
Theft from the person40.51-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.41-50.00%
Burglary30.31-66.67%
Other crime20.31-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5415.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour225.560.00%
Other theft142.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.440.00%
Drugs111.230.00%
Burglary91.130.00%
Public order80.930.00%
Other crime60.820.00%
Vehicle crime60.620.00%
Theft from the person50.620.00%
Robbery50.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 215 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202435
April 202431
January 202421
December 202324
November 202320
October 202325
September 202322

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202443
July 20242
May 20243
April 202448
March 20243
January 202443
December 202335
November 202343
October 202351
September 202354

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 202410
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 202412
January 202413
December 20236
November 202311
October 202318
September 202314

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20242
April 20248
March 20242
January 20249
December 202311
November 20238
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
May 20244
April 20245
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
May 20243
April 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20234
September 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE18 6BW 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. Woolwich New Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Masons Hill
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 7. Brookhill Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Caldwell Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Willenhall Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Sandy Hill Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Moy Lane
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Rolfe Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Anglesea Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Woolwich Arsenal
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Long Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Gildersome Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 20. Conduit Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Buttmarsh Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Crescent Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Peace Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Nightingale Place
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. Belford Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Wilmount Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lord Roberts Terrace
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Brookhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sandy Hill Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1