SE18 6RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE18 6RQ

SE18 6RQ, Greenwich has recorded a total of 218 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.05 per 1,000 population. This SE18 6RQ 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 6RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE18 6RQ, encompassing approximately 10874 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-9.26% decrease)
  • Other theft: (22) incidents (450.00% increase)

SE18 6RQ 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 6RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5720.0511.76%
Violence and sexual offences495.24-9.26%
Other theft224.51450.00%
Public order152.0236.36%
Vehicle crime131.38333.33%
Drugs121.2071.43%
Theft from the person121.1033.33%
Shoplifting111.10120.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.0140.00%
Robbery70.64-12.50%
Burglary60.6420.00%
Bicycle theft50.55150.00%
Other crime20.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5415.452600.00%
Anti-social behaviour514.970.00%
Public order114.69450.00%
Theft from the person91.010.00%
Robbery80.830.00%
Drugs70.740.00%
Shoplifting50.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.46400.00%
Burglary50.460.00%
Possession of weapons40.460.00%
Other theft40.37300.00%
Vehicle crime30.370.00%
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 order20.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
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 person41.10-71.43%
Vehicle crime30.37-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.28-94.92%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other theft10.09-96.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5919.031866.67%
Anti-social behaviour495.430.00%
Other theft254.510.00%
Shoplifting142.300.00%
Public order141.29600.00%
Theft from the person141.290.00%
Drugs121.290.00%
Vehicle crime91.100.00%
Burglary50.830.00%
Robbery30.4650.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

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 offences30.83-95.95%
Public order20.28-90.00%
Robbery20.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.09-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7420.6939.62%
Anti-social behaviour396.802.63%
Other theft233.59-25.81%
Public order202.115.26%
Burglary171.8441.67%
Vehicle crime121.56-14.29%
Theft from the person101.10-23.08%
Shoplifting100.92-16.67%
Other crime50.92400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.46-61.54%
Bicycle theft40.46100.00%
Drugs30.37-40.00%
Robbery20.28-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5320.51-25.35%
Anti-social behaviour384.878.57%
Other theft313.4963.16%
Public order192.8535.71%
Vehicle crime141.7575.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.2930.00%
Theft from the person131.208.33%
Burglary121.200.00%
Shoplifting121.109.09%
Robbery91.1028.57%
Drugs50.83-44.44%
Bicycle theft20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other crime10.09-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7119.682.90%
Anti-social behaviour356.53-10.26%
Other theft193.22-17.39%
Public order141.7540.00%
Burglary121.2950.00%
Theft from the person121.1020.00%
Shoplifting111.10120.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.01-23.08%
Drugs90.92-47.06%
Vehicle crime80.83-11.11%
Robbery70.7475.00%
Other crime40.64100.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6919.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour396.340.00%
Other theft233.590.00%
Drugs172.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.560.00%
Public order101.200.00%
Theft from the person100.920.00%
Vehicle crime90.920.00%
Burglary80.830.00%
Shoplifting50.740.00%
Robbery40.460.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 308 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202451
April 202449
January 202439
December 202338
November 202335
October 202339

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 202412
January 20243
December 20235
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 149 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 202425
January 202423
December 202331
November 202319
October 202323

A total of 437 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202454
July 20242
May 20243
April 202459
March 20243
January 202474
December 202353
November 202371
October 202369

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 202313
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 20242
April 202414
March 20242
January 202420
December 202319
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 202414
January 202410
December 202312
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 84 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
May 20244
April 202414
January 202410
December 202313
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
May 20243
April 20249
January 202412
December 202314
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20245
January 202417
December 202312
November 202312
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20239
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE18 6RQ 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. Major Draper Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Ruddstreet Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Masons Hill
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 13. Beresford Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Macbean Street
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sandy Hill Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Moy Lane
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Brookhill Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Jessup Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Taylor'S Buildings
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Rolfe Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Anglesea Mews
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Duke Of Wellington Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Woolwich Arsenal
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Woolwich
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Calderwood Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Conduit Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Buttmarsh Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Crescent Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Vincent Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1