BIRCHDENE DRIVE, SE28 8RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE28 8RL

BIRCHDENE DRIVE, SE28 8RL, Greenwich has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.66 per 1,000 population. This SE28 8RL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE28 postcode area, which has experienced 220 crimes and a crime rate of 7.18 per 1,000 population (April 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE28 8RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE28 8RL, encompassing approximately 3001 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SE28 8RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Floathaven Close with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Waterfield Close with total crimes: 3

BIRCHDENE DRIVE, SE28 8RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.00150.00%
Drugs21.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Robbery20.67100.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.00-30.77%
Burglary33.000.00%
Drugs31.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.6618.18%
Anti-social behaviour44.33100.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.3383.33%
Vehicle crime23.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-50.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.00-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33100.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-50.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.67-66.67%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.66-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.000.00%
Vehicle crime41.67300.00%
Shoplifting31.33-25.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3366.67%
Shoplifting41.67-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.33200.00%
Other theft11.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-75.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.000.00%
Shoplifting52.330.00%
Vehicle crime41.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.330.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
September 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
January 20249
December 202313
November 202311
October 20236
September 20236
August 20237
July 20237

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE28 8RL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Floathaven Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Waterfield Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Sunset Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Silver Birch Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Newmarsh Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Courtaulds Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Pitfield Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Waterside Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1