SE18 6BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE18 6BX

SE18 6BX, Greenwich has recorded a total of 148 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.88 per 1,000 population. This SE18 6BX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE18 postcode area, which has experienced 753 crimes and a crime rate of 8.94 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE18 6BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE18 6BX, encompassing approximately 9321 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (2250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)

SE18 6BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellington Street with total crimes: 10
  • Greens End with total crimes: 10
  • Thomas Street with total crimes: 10

SE18 6BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4715.882250.00%
Anti-social behaviour415.040.00%
Public order114.40450.00%
Theft from the person91.180.00%
Robbery80.970.00%
Shoplifting60.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.64400.00%
Drugs50.540.00%
Other theft40.54300.00%
Vehicle crime40.430.00%
Possession of weapons30.430.00%
Burglary30.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

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 order20.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Other theft10.110.00%

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 person41.29-69.23%
Vehicle crime30.43-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.32-94.44%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other theft10.11-94.44%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5418.241700.00%
Anti-social behaviour335.790.00%
Other theft183.540.00%
Shoplifting141.930.00%
Theft from the person131.500.00%
Drugs111.390.00%
Public order111.18450.00%
Vehicle crime61.180.00%
Possession of weapons30.640.00%
Burglary30.320.00%
Robbery30.3250.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

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 offences30.97-95.52%
Public order20.32-88.89%
Robbery20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6720.8152.27%
Anti-social behaviour287.19-3.45%
Other theft223.00-21.43%
Public order182.360.00%
Burglary131.93160.00%
Shoplifting111.3910.00%
Theft from the person91.18-30.77%
Vehicle crime80.97-38.46%
Drugs50.860.00%
Other crime40.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.43-55.56%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Robbery20.21-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4419.74-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour294.727.41%
Other theft283.1147.37%
Public order183.0038.46%
Theft from the person131.9318.18%
Vehicle crime131.39160.00%
Shoplifting101.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.0712.50%
Robbery80.9733.33%
Drugs50.86-28.57%
Burglary50.54-37.50%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5818.45-7.94%
Anti-social behaviour276.22-18.18%
Other theft192.90-13.64%
Public order132.0430.00%
Theft from the person111.3937.50%
Burglary81.1833.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.86-33.33%
Drugs70.86-36.36%
Robbery60.7550.00%
Vehicle crime50.6466.67%
Shoplifting50.54400.00%
Other crime40.54100.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6319.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour336.76-2.94%
Other theft223.5422.22%
Criminal damage and arson122.36-33.33%
Drugs111.29-47.62%
Public order101.18-47.37%
Theft from the person81.07-11.11%
Burglary60.86-45.45%
Robbery40.64-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.43-66.67%
Other crime20.32-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%
Shoplifting10.21-92.31%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6324.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour346.760.00%
Drugs213.650.00%
Public order192.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson182.040.00%
Other theft181.930.00%
Shoplifting131.930.00%
Burglary111.390.00%
Theft from the person91.180.00%
Vehicle crime90.970.00%
Robbery90.970.00%
Other crime60.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 202418
January 202422
December 202328
November 202319
October 202322
September 202318

A total of 225 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202441
April 202433
January 202428
December 202329
November 202327
October 202333
September 202334

A total of 404 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202447
July 20242
May 20243
April 202454
March 20243
January 202467
December 202344
November 202358
October 202363
September 202363

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20242
April 202411
March 20242
January 202418
December 202318
November 202313
October 202310
September 202319

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202414
January 202411
December 202310
November 20235
October 20231
September 202313

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20239
November 20238
October 202312
September 202318

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 202413
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20243
April 20246
January 20248
December 202313
November 20235
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 76 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
May 20244
April 202413
January 20249
December 202313
November 202311
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202411
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 202311
September 202321

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20244
November 20234
October 20232
September 20236

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE18 6BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wellington Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Greens End
    Total10
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Thomas Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Murrays Yard
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Sandy Hill Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Buttmarsh Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Woolwich Arsenal (Station)
    Total8
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Ruddstreet Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Masons Hill
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 11. Taylor'S Buildings
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Woolwich Arsenal
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Love Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Burrage Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Conduit Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Moy Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rolfe Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 20. Rectory Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Connaught Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Jim Bradley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Wilmount Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Brookhill Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Vincent Road
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 26. Anglesea Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 27. Spray Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Barnard Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Supermarket
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1