SE18 6EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE18 6EL

SE18 6EL, Greenwich has recorded a total of 232 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.94 per 1,000 population. This SE18 6EL 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 6EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE18 6EL, encompassing approximately 10575 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (9.26% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (28) incidents (833.33% increase)

SE18 6EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Murrays Yard with total crimes: 30
  • Greens End with total crimes: 13
  • Thomas Street with total crimes: 13

SE18 6EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5921.949.26%
Violence and sexual offences565.580.00%
Other theft285.30833.33%
Shoplifting162.6560.00%
Public order151.5115.38%
Drugs121.4271.43%
Theft from the person111.1322.22%
Vehicle crime101.04233.33%
Robbery90.9512.50%
Bicycle theft50.85150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.470.00%
Burglary40.4733.33%
Other crime20.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5616.832700.00%
Anti-social behaviour545.300.00%
Public order135.11550.00%
Shoplifting101.230.00%
Theft from the person90.950.00%
Robbery80.850.00%
Drugs70.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.66400.00%
Possession of weapons50.470.00%
Burglary30.470.00%
Vehicle crime30.280.00%
Other theft30.28200.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%

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 order20.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.19-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%
Other theft10.090.00%

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 person41.13-73.33%
Vehicle crime30.38-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences30.28-95.52%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other theft10.09-96.15%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6721.372133.33%
Anti-social behaviour546.340.00%
Other theft265.110.00%
Shoplifting192.460.00%
Theft from the person151.800.00%
Public order141.42600.00%
Drugs121.320.00%
Vehicle crime71.130.00%
Robbery60.66200.00%
Burglary40.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%

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 offences30.85-96.34%
Public order20.28-90.48%
Robbery20.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.09-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8224.2143.86%
Anti-social behaviour407.750.00%
Other theft243.78-25.00%
Shoplifting232.27-11.54%
Public order212.17-12.50%
Burglary171.9970.00%
Vehicle crime131.61-7.14%
Theft from the person111.23-15.38%
Drugs51.04-28.57%
Other crime50.47400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.47-58.33%
Bicycle theft50.4766.67%
Robbery40.47-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5723.73-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour405.39-2.44%
Other theft323.7852.38%
Shoplifting263.038.33%
Public order242.4650.00%
Vehicle crime142.2716.67%
Theft from the person131.32-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson121.2333.33%
Burglary101.13-16.67%
Robbery100.9542.86%
Drugs70.95-22.22%
Bicycle theft30.66200.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Other crime10.19-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7623.262.70%
Anti-social behaviour417.190.00%
Shoplifting243.8871.43%
Other theft212.27-12.50%
Public order161.9945.45%
Theft from the person141.5127.27%
Burglary121.3220.00%
Vehicle crime121.139.09%
Criminal damage and arson91.13-30.77%
Drugs90.85-57.14%
Robbery70.85-12.50%
Other crime40.66100.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7422.981.37%
Anti-social behaviour417.000.00%
Other theft243.889.09%
Drugs212.27-12.50%
Shoplifting141.99-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.320.00%
Public order111.23-52.17%
Vehicle crime111.04-15.38%
Theft from the person111.04-8.33%
Burglary101.04-37.50%
Robbery80.95-20.00%
Other crime20.76-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.19100.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7326.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour416.900.00%
Drugs243.880.00%
Public order232.270.00%
Other theft222.170.00%
Shoplifting202.080.00%
Burglary161.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.510.00%
Vehicle crime131.230.00%
Theft from the person121.230.00%
Robbery101.130.00%
Other crime60.950.00%
Bicycle theft40.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 370 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202454
April 202454
January 202440
December 202340
November 202341
October 202341
September 202341

A total of 97 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 202412
January 20245
December 20237
November 20239
October 202321
September 202324

A total of 182 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 202426
January 202424
December 202332
November 202321
October 202324
September 202322

A total of 549 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202456
July 20242
May 20243
April 202467
March 20243
January 202482
December 202357
November 202376
October 202374
September 202373

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
March 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 202312
November 20239
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 141 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 20242
April 202414
March 20242
January 202421
December 202324
November 202316
October 202311
September 202323

A total of 152 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
April 202419
January 202423
December 202326
November 202324
October 202314
September 202320

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 100 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
May 20244
April 202415
January 202411
December 202313
November 202314
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
May 20243
April 20247
January 202413
December 202314
November 202312
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 202417
December 202310
November 202312
October 202310
September 202316

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 20246
March 20242
January 20244
December 202310
November 20237
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Murrays Yard
    Total30
    Other theft8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Greens End
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Thomas Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Wellington Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Love Lane
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Woolwich New Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total9
    Public order2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Major Draper Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Ruddstreet Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Masons Hill
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 14. Beresford Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Macbean Street
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hare Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Moy Lane
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Brookhill Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Jessup Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Taylor'S Buildings
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Sandy Hill Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Rolfe Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Anglesea Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Woolwich Arsenal
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Woolwich
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 26. New Warren Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Castile Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Calderwood Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Conduit Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Buttmarsh Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1