DEFENCE CLOSE, SE28 0NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE28 0NU

DEFENCE CLOSE, SE28 0NU, Greenwich has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.54 per 1,000 population. This SE28 0NU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE28 postcode area, which has experienced 270 crimes and a crime rate of 8.81 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE28 0NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE28 0NU, encompassing approximately 3447 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE28 0NU area, explore the SE28 0NU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE28 0NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Murray Close with total crimes: 4
  • Miles Close with total crimes: 4
  • Merbury Close with total crimes: 4

DEFENCE CLOSE, SE28 0NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.5420.00%
Drugs33.4850.00%
Other theft30.870.00%
Robbery20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.8066.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.90100.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.32-57.14%
Public order11.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.96180.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.06-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.8066.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.450.00%
Vehicle crime41.450.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Public order10.58-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order43.19300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.16-57.14%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.030.00%
Burglary42.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
April 20246
January 202414
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20243
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE28 0NU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Murray Close
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Miles Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Merbury Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Defence Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Delisle Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hill View Drive
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. High Tor View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Bailey Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Merbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Miles Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Warrior Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1