SOWERBY CLOSE, SE9 6HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE9 6HB

SOWERBY CLOSE, SE9 6HB, Greenwich has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.63 per 1,000 population. This SE9 6HB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE9 postcode area, which has experienced 539 crimes and a crime rate of 8.08 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE9 6HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE9 6HB, encompassing approximately 4074 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE9 6HB area, explore the SE9 6HB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-35.90% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

SE9 6HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eltham High Street with total crimes: 17
  • Sowerby Close with total crimes: 12
  • Police Station with total crimes: 8

SOWERBY CLOSE, SE9 6HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2519.63-35.90%
Violence and sexual offences156.14-34.78%
Theft from the person83.68300.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9650.00%
Other theft61.47200.00%
Shoplifting51.4766.67%
Vehicle crime41.23300.00%
Burglary30.98200.00%
Drugs30.74200.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.49-50.00%
Robbery10.25-75.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3921.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences239.570.00%
Public order45.64300.00%
Robbery40.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.980.00%
Shoplifting30.980.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.49100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3324.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences178.100.00%
Other theft124.170.00%
Public order112.951000.00%
Shoplifting112.700.00%
Burglary42.700.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74200.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Drugs20.490.00%

In March 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-80.00%
Public order10.25-80.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2017.6766.67%
Violence and sexual offences124.91-40.00%
Vehicle crime72.95133.33%
Robbery71.7275.00%
Public order51.7225.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.230.00%
Other theft41.230.00%
Burglary30.9850.00%
Shoplifting30.74-40.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.25-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.95-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour124.919.09%
Shoplifting52.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.23-50.00%
Other theft41.23-66.67%
Theft from the person40.9833.33%
Public order40.98-50.00%
Robbery40.98100.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.6253.33%
Other theft125.64-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour112.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.70233.33%
Public order82.4560.00%
Shoplifting51.9625.00%
Theft from the person31.23200.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Burglary20.49-33.33%
Other crime10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.480.00%
Other theft133.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.190.00%
Public order52.700.00%
Shoplifting41.230.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202439
April 202433
January 202420
December 202312
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20243
March 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202411
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202423
April 202417
January 202412
December 202320
November 202323
October 202315

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202412
January 20244
December 20234
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE9 6HB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Eltham High Street
    Total17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Sowerby Close
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Merlewood Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Passey Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wythfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Archery Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Strongbow Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Strongbow Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Milne Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lilburne Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Eltham Bus Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tilt Yard Approach
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Pullman Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Lassa Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Tattersall Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Prince John Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Eltham
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1