MELTHORPE GARDENS, SE3 8EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE3 8EJ

MELTHORPE GARDENS, SE3 8EJ, Greenwich has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.81 per 1,000 population. This SE3 8EJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE3 postcode area, which has experienced 270 crimes and a crime rate of 7.70 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE3 8EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE3 8EJ, encompassing approximately 2061 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE3 8EJ area, explore the SE3 8EJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)

SE3 8EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Mansergh Close with total crimes: 15
  • Portway Gardens with total crimes: 9

MELTHORPE GARDENS, SE3 8EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2538.8125.00%
Criminal damage and arson1112.13266.67%
Anti-social behaviour115.34-31.25%
Shoplifting105.3425.00%
Burglary74.850.00%
Public order53.40-16.67%
Other theft42.43300.00%
Vehicle crime41.94-20.00%
Robbery31.940.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2030.56-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour169.70100.00%
Shoplifting87.76166.67%
Public order63.88-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.9166.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.430.00%
Robbery31.46200.00%
Other theft11.460.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.7723.53%
Public order810.1914.29%
Anti-social behaviour83.8833.33%
Shoplifting33.880.00%
Vehicle crime31.46-40.00%
Theft from the person21.46100.00%
Burglary10.97-50.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%
Drugs10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.28-32.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.25250.00%
Public order73.4016.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.40-40.00%
Vehicle crime52.9166.67%
Other theft32.43200.00%
Burglary21.46100.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2525.22108.33%
Anti-social behaviour1012.13-9.09%
Public order64.850.00%
Vehicle crime32.91-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Other theft10.97-90.00%
Other crime10.49-66.67%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Burglary10.49-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.22-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour115.82175.00%
Other theft105.34150.00%
Vehicle crime74.85600.00%
Burglary43.40300.00%
Other crime31.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.46-50.00%
Drugs20.97100.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.730.00%
Other theft41.940.00%
Public order41.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.940.00%
Shoplifting31.940.00%
Burglary11.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202420
April 202421
January 202417
December 202325
November 202312
October 202318

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
April 20248
January 20246
December 202310
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20248
January 20247
December 20236
October 20234

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 20243
October 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE3 8EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting10
    Burglary4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Mansergh Close
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order1
  • 3. Portway Gardens
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Master Gunner Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Holburne Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Crosier Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cairns Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Bell Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Maple Tree Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. Captain Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Thelma Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Howerd Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Kendall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Edith Cavell Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Elizabeth Fry Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Berber Parade
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Aberford Gardens
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Forte Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Farjeon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Prince Henry Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1