SE18 6WQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE18 6WQ

SE18 6WQ, Greenwich has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.89 per 1,000 population. This SE18 6WQ 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 6WQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE18 6WQ, encompassing approximately 5709 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (3300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE18 6WQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 9
  • Southport Road with total crimes: 8
  • Lenton Street with total crimes: 6

SE18 6WQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.893300.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.960.00%
Drugs123.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.100.00%
Public order41.05300.00%
Burglary40.700.00%
Theft from the person30.700.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.530.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.18-50.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson31.2350.00%
Public order20.53-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.35-95.35%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4318.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour237.530.00%
Vehicle crime94.030.00%
Other theft71.580.00%
Burglary61.230.00%
Shoplifting41.050.00%
Public order40.700.00%
Other crime30.700.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-33.33%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson30.70-75.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.19-32.50%
Anti-social behaviour124.7320.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.10100.00%
Other theft62.1050.00%
Vehicle crime51.05-16.67%
Drugs40.880.00%
Burglary30.7050.00%
Public order30.5350.00%
Robbery30.53200.00%
Other crime30.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4013.8429.03%
Anti-social behaviour107.01-41.18%
Vehicle crime61.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.05-50.00%
Drugs41.05300.00%
Other theft40.70-20.00%
Other crime30.70-25.00%
Public order20.53-77.78%
Burglary20.35-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.5919.23%
Anti-social behaviour175.43-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.98-36.84%
Public order92.1028.57%
Other theft51.5866.67%
Other crime40.88300.00%
Vehicle crime40.70-60.00%
Burglary30.70-50.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%
Robbery10.18-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.52-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.5517.65%
Criminal damage and arson193.50-9.52%
Vehicle crime103.33233.33%
Public order71.75250.00%
Burglary61.23200.00%
Other theft31.05-50.00%
Drugs30.53-25.00%
Robbery30.53200.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Other crime10.18-66.67%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4017.87-18.37%
Criminal damage and arson217.0140.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.68-10.53%
Other theft62.98-14.29%
Drugs41.05-33.33%
Other crime30.700.00%
Vehicle crime30.53-76.92%
Burglary20.53-50.00%
Public order20.35-60.00%
Robbery10.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.18-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4921.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour198.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.330.00%
Vehicle crime132.630.00%
Other theft72.280.00%
Drugs61.230.00%
Public order51.050.00%
Burglary40.880.00%
Theft from the person30.700.00%
Robbery30.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 202412
December 20236
November 202312
October 202319
September 202321
August 202315

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234
August 20236

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.30 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
July 20241
May 20242
April 202443
January 202427
December 202340
November 202331
October 202326
September 202340
August 202349

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 20237
September 20232
August 20235

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 202423
January 202412
December 202310
November 202317
October 202320
September 202317
August 202319

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236
August 20237

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20249
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 202310
September 20233
August 202313

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Prison
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Southport Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Lenton Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Plumstead
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ann Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Orchard Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Goosander Way
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Garrick Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Walmer Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gallosson Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Elmley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mineral Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Conway Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Coxwell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Mount Pleasant Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Pettman Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Tom Cribb Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 21. Chamberlain Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Invermore Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Robert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Gunning Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Reidhaven Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Griffin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. South Rise Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Plumstead (Station)
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. Griffin Manor Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Avocet Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1