SE18 6HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE18 6HL

SE18 6HL, Greenwich has recorded a total of 240 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.39 per 1,000 population. This SE18 6HL 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 6HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE18 6HL, encompassing approximately 10261 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (3.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (1.72% increase)
  • Other theft: (29) incidents (625.00% increase)

SE18 6HL 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 6HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6023.393.45%
Anti-social behaviour595.851.72%
Other theft295.75625.00%
Shoplifting162.8360.00%
Public order151.5615.38%
Drugs111.4637.50%
Theft from the person111.0722.22%
Vehicle crime111.07266.67%
Robbery81.070.00%
Burglary70.78133.33%
Bicycle theft60.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.58-16.67%
Other crime20.49100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5818.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences585.652800.00%
Public order135.65550.00%
Shoplifting101.270.00%
Theft from the person90.970.00%
Robbery80.880.00%
Drugs80.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.78500.00%
Possession of weapons50.580.00%
Other theft40.49300.00%
Burglary30.390.00%
Vehicle crime30.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

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 order20.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.19-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%
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 person41.17-73.33%
Vehicle crime30.39-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.29-95.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other theft10.10-95.83%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7022.022233.33%
Anti-social behaviour516.820.00%
Other theft244.970.00%
Shoplifting202.340.00%
Theft from the person151.950.00%
Public order141.46600.00%
Drugs121.360.00%
Robbery61.17200.00%
Vehicle crime50.580.00%
Burglary50.490.00%
Possession of weapons30.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

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 offences30.88-96.67%
Public order20.29-90.48%
Robbery20.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9026.7057.89%
Anti-social behaviour438.770.00%
Other theft264.19-18.75%
Shoplifting232.53-11.54%
Burglary222.24144.44%
Public order212.14-12.50%
Vehicle crime132.05-13.33%
Theft from the person111.27-15.38%
Drugs51.07-28.57%
Other crime50.49400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.49-64.29%
Bicycle theft50.4966.67%
Robbery40.49-63.64%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5725.04-25.97%
Anti-social behaviour435.550.00%
Other theft324.1952.38%
Shoplifting263.128.33%
Public order242.5341.18%
Vehicle crime152.3415.38%
Criminal damage and arson141.4675.00%
Theft from the person131.36-7.14%
Robbery111.2757.14%
Burglary91.07-25.00%
Drugs70.88-22.22%
Bicycle theft30.68200.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Other crime10.19-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7724.36-1.28%
Anti-social behaviour437.504.88%
Shoplifting244.1960.00%
Other theft212.34-19.23%
Public order172.0541.67%
Theft from the person141.6627.27%
Vehicle crime131.368.33%
Burglary121.2720.00%
Drugs91.17-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson80.88-38.46%
Robbery70.78-12.50%
Other crime40.68300.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7824.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour417.600.00%
Other theft264.000.00%
Drugs212.530.00%
Shoplifting152.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.460.00%
Public order121.270.00%
Vehicle crime121.170.00%
Theft from the person111.170.00%
Burglary101.070.00%
Robbery80.970.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20245
January 202422
December 20239
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 338 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202458
April 202451
January 202443
December 202343
November 202343
October 202341

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 202412
January 20245
December 20237
November 20239
October 202321

A total of 164 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 202424
January 202426
December 202332
November 202321
October 202326

A total of 498 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202458
July 20242
May 20243
April 202470
March 20243
January 202490
December 202357
November 202377
October 202378

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 202314
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.33 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 202317
October 202312

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
April 202420
January 202423
December 202326
November 202324
October 202315

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 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

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
May 20243
April 20245
January 202413
December 202315
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20246
March 20242
January 20244
December 202311
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE18 6HL 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. Parking Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Major Draper Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Nightclub
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Warren Lane
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Moy Lane
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Brookhill Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Taylor'S Buildings
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Sandy Hill Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Rolfe Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Anglesea Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Woolwich Arsenal
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Woolwich
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 27. New Warren Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Callis Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Castile Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Calderwood Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1