SE7 8BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE7 8BU

SE7 8BU, Greenwich has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.37 per 1,000 population. This SE7 8BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE7 postcode area, which has experienced 179 crimes and a crime rate of 7.73 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE7 8BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE7 8BU, encompassing approximately 4806 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE7 8BU area, explore the SE7 8BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SE7 8BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linton Close with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Charlton with total crimes: 3

SE7 8BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.37-20.00%
Shoplifting41.66300.00%
Public order20.83-50.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-77.78%
Drugs10.42-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.87-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.0880.00%
Drugs61.87500.00%
Public order41.25-33.33%
Other theft20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-75.00%
Shoplifting10.21-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.9125.00%
Public order63.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.25-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.0433.33%
Shoplifting30.83-25.00%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Burglary10.42-66.67%
Robbery10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.21-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.15-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.50100.00%
Drugs41.6633.33%
Shoplifting40.83100.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Vehicle crime30.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-25.00%
Other theft30.620.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.9136.36%
Theft from the person53.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.04-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.83300.00%
Other theft30.83-40.00%
Drugs30.6250.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.4510.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.29-12.50%
Other theft51.46400.00%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.080.00%
Vehicle crime61.660.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20246
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 202415
January 202412
December 202315
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
April 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20235
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE7 8BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Linton Close
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Charlton
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Henry Kenny Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Coxmount Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Floyd Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Barney Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Charlton Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Paul'S Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Lansdowne Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1