SE8 3GS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE8 3GS

SE8 3GS, Greenwich has recorded a total of 212 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.99 per 1,000 population. This SE8 3GS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE8 postcode area, which has experienced 410 crimes and a crime rate of 12.28 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE8 3GS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE8 3GS, encompassing approximately 4931 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE8 3GS area, explore the SE8 3GS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (72) incidents (928.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

SE8 3GS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bruford Court with total crimes: 49
  • Cutty Sark For Maritime Greenwich with total crimes: 30
  • Welland Street with total crimes: 12

SE8 3GS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7242.99928.57%
Anti-social behaviour4214.6010.53%
Violence and sexual offences208.52-16.67%
Other theft164.06220.00%
Vehicle crime133.24550.00%
Public order102.64100.00%
Robbery82.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.62600.00%
Burglary51.4266.67%
Drugs51.0125.00%
Theft from the person51.01-70.59%
Possession of weapons41.01300.00%
Bicycle theft30.810.00%
Other crime20.610.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3823.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences247.71700.00%
Theft from the person174.871600.00%
Robbery83.450.00%
Shoplifting71.620.00%
Other theft51.42400.00%
Public order51.010.00%
Drugs41.010.00%
Burglary30.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.01200.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.01-94.12%
Theft from the person10.20-88.89%
Violence and sexual offences10.20-96.43%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2827.38600.00%
Anti-social behaviour235.680.00%
Other theft174.660.00%
Shoplifting153.450.00%
Robbery113.041000.00%
Vehicle crime102.230.00%
Theft from the person92.03350.00%
Burglary61.830.00%
Drugs61.220.00%
Public order31.22200.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.62-87.10%
Theft from the person20.81-66.67%
Robbery10.41-91.67%
Public order10.20-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3127.5824.00%
Anti-social behaviour306.2925.00%
Other theft176.0854.55%
Robbery123.4533.33%
Burglary112.43120.00%
Public order82.2314.29%
Theft from the person61.62-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson61.2220.00%
Drugs61.220.00%
Shoplifting61.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2525.55-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour245.07-11.11%
Theft from the person174.87142.86%
Other theft113.45-45.00%
Vehicle crime92.230.00%
Robbery91.83350.00%
Public order71.83-22.22%
Drugs61.42100.00%
Shoplifting61.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.2225.00%
Burglary51.01-54.55%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2826.363.70%
Anti-social behaviour275.68-15.62%
Other theft205.48-13.04%
Burglary114.0622.22%
Public order92.2328.57%
Vehicle crime91.83200.00%
Shoplifting91.83-52.63%
Theft from the person71.83-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42-20.00%
Drugs30.81-40.00%
Robbery20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3229.20-37.25%
Violence and sexual offences276.49-43.75%
Other theft235.4853.33%
Shoplifting194.66-5.00%
Theft from the person103.85-52.38%
Burglary92.03350.00%
Public order71.83-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.42-16.67%
Drugs51.0125.00%
Bicycle theft31.01200.00%
Vehicle crime30.61-50.00%
Robbery10.61-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5137.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences4810.340.00%
Theft from the person219.730.00%
Shoplifting204.260.00%
Other theft154.060.00%
Public order93.040.00%
Vehicle crime61.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.220.00%
Drugs41.220.00%
Robbery30.810.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20246
January 202411
December 20235
November 202311
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202424
July 20243
May 20241
April 202428
March 20244
January 202431
December 202325
November 202328
October 202327
September 202348

A total of 267 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202438
April 202423
January 202430
December 202324
November 202327
October 202332
September 202351

A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 202417
January 202417
December 202311
November 202320
October 202323
September 202315

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 202411
March 20241
January 202412
December 20239
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
April 202410
January 20242
December 20239
November 20239
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20243
March 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 20239
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 154 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 20247
April 202415
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 202319
September 202320

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 96 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202417
July 20241
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
January 20246
December 202317
November 20237
October 202310
September 202321

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE8 3GS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bruford Court
    Total49
    Shoplifting44
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cutty Sark For Maritime Greenwich
    Total30
    Shoplifting23
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Welland Street
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. B208
    Total10
    Other theft3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Creek Road
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Copperas Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs2
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Norway Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Creekside
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 12. Norman Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 13. Mcmillan Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Greenwich Church Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Claremont Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Thornham Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Creative Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Clarence Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Stowage
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gonson Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 21. Glaisher Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Wood Wharf
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Kay Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Bronze Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Dowells Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Horseferry Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Little Cottage Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Haddo Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Randall Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1