WILLIAM CLOSE, SE7 8FF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE7 8FF

WILLIAM CLOSE, SE7 8FF, Greenwich has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.72 per 1,000 population. This SE7 8FF 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 8FF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE7 8FF, encompassing approximately 6102 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE7 8FF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linton Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Beacham Close with total crimes: 6

WILLIAM CLOSE, SE7 8FF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.7220.00%
Shoplifting72.95-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.66-80.00%
Public order30.66-57.14%
Robbery20.490.00%
Drugs20.33-71.43%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2010.81150.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.28-25.00%
Shoplifting82.46100.00%
Public order71.3116.67%
Drugs71.15600.00%
Other theft21.15-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Burglary20.33100.00%
Robbery20.33100.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.871900.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.280.00%
Public order61.310.00%
Vehicle crime40.980.00%
Shoplifting40.660.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.16-92.86%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.00-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour122.2933.33%
Burglary81.970.00%
Shoplifting51.3166.67%
Drugs40.8233.33%
Vehicle crime30.66-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.49-40.00%
Other theft30.49-25.00%
Theft from the person30.49-70.00%
Robbery20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Public order20.33100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.1657.14%
Theft from the person103.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.64-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.47150.00%
Vehicle crime40.82100.00%
Other theft40.66-33.33%
Drugs30.6650.00%
Shoplifting30.490.00%
Robbery10.49-50.00%
Public order10.16-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.29-16.67%
Other theft61.64500.00%
Shoplifting30.9850.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Drugs20.33100.00%
Robbery20.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-71.43%
Public order20.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.290.00%
Vehicle crime71.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.150.00%
Public order40.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Other theft10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
April 202420
March 20241
January 202414
December 202322
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202420
April 20248
January 202412
December 20239
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20248
November 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 202310
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Linton Close
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Beacham Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Charlton
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Henry Kenny Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Wellington Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Warren Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. B210
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Coxmount Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Floyd Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Barney Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Charlton Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Paul'S Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Lansdowne Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Fairfield Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Coombe Lodge
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1