Crime Rate in Greenwich: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Greenwich

The total recorded crimes in Greenwich, UK in February 2026 are around 2,642 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greenwich crime rate of 9.14 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Greenwich, encompassing approximately 289,065 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (782) incidents (-4.87% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (455) incidents (-2.15% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (300) incidents (51.52% increase)
Greenwich Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 27
  • Murrays Yard with total crimes: 25
  • Cutty Sark For Maritime Greenwich with total crimes: 20

Greenwich Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Greenwich?

To understand the safety of Greenwich, we need to analyze Greenwich crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Greenwich has recorded 19,510 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 67.49 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 261 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 32,543 crimes with a crime rate of 112.58, ranking it 85 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Outer London:

    • In 2024, Greenwich reported a higher crime volume than the Outer London average, with 19,510 crimes compared to 16,705. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Greenwich recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Greenwich experienced a greater number of crimes than the Outer London average, with 32,543 crimes compared to 28,746. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Greenwich recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Greenwich is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Outer London, Greenwich has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Greenwich Crime Statstics

In February 2026 the Greenwich has recorded 2,642 crimes with crime rate of 9.14 ranking 58th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2024, the total Greenwich crimes were 19,510. The crime rate of Greenwich in 2024 was 67.49 (year) or 5.62 (month) ranking it 261 danzarous in the UK. Greenwich ranked 7 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Greenwich were around 32,543 crimes with yearly crime rate of 112.58 (year) or 9.38 (month) ranking 85 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Outer London, Greenwich ranked 8 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 5 as per crime rate of Greenwich

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,774 2012,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,266 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,105 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,494 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,269 169,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,253 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,193 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet3,100 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering1,879 1113,869 1125,160 11
Redbridge2,287 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham1,819 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,272 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,415 418,366 832,912 4
Croydon3,532 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,435 623,905 641,271 6
Enfield2,978 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,158 222,638 136,086 2
Brent3,312 124,651 240,527 1

Greenwich Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 782 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 455 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (822 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (465 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 877 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 444 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (818 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (465 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (821 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (549 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (859 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (497 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (889 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (687 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 905 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 756 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (935 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (673 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (881 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (663 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (835 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (584 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (849 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (549 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 752 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 452 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11025 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 848.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 935 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026782
January 2026822
December 2025877
November 2025818
October 2025821
September 2025859
August 2025889
July 2025905
June 2025935
May 2025881
April 2025835
March 2025849
February 2025752

A total of 2874 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 221.08 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 300 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026300
January 2026198
December 2025161
November 2025203
October 2025195
September 2025220
August 2025240
July 2025255
June 2025222
May 2025247
April 2025245
March 2025212
February 2025176

A total of 220 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202612
December 202516
November 202516
October 202516
September 202520
August 202517
July 202522
June 202520
May 202520
April 202512
March 202524
February 202511

A total of 2746 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 211.23 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 241 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026159
January 2026168
December 2025241
November 2025218
October 2025235
September 2025218
August 2025225
July 2025211
June 2025196
May 2025217
April 2025236
March 2025221
February 2025201

A total of 1979 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 152.23 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 207 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026141
January 2026158
December 2025130
November 2025165
October 2025207
September 2025152
August 2025204
July 2025163
June 2025174
May 202510
April 2025169
March 2025156
February 2025150

A total of 7239 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 556.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 756 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026455
January 2026465
December 2025444
November 2025465
October 2025549
September 2025497
August 2025687
July 2025756
June 2025673
May 2025663
April 2025584
March 2025549
February 2025452

A total of 884 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 68.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202674
January 202661
December 202577
November 202576
October 202550
September 202567
August 202583
July 202554
June 202561
May 202573
April 202567
March 202578
February 202563

A total of 2320 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 178.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 229 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026168
January 2026176
December 2025147
November 2025170
October 2025173
September 2025179
August 2025192
July 2025229
June 2025195
May 2025200
April 2025161
March 2025166
February 2025164

A total of 492 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202642
January 202630
December 202532
November 202546
October 202539
September 202537
August 202523
July 202533
June 202539
May 202528
April 202554
March 202545
February 202544

A total of 2020 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 155.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026134
January 2026131
December 2025141
November 2025133
October 2025171
September 2025175
August 2025159
July 2025190
June 2025144
May 2025167
April 2025167
March 2025174
February 2025134

A total of 1572 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 120.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026120
January 2026110
December 202597
November 2025122
October 2025141
September 2025110
August 2025129
July 2025121
June 2025135
May 2025137
April 2025119
March 2025130
February 2025101

A total of 297 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202621
December 202511
November 202524
October 202526
September 202522
August 202522
July 202536
June 202525
May 202528
April 202534
March 202516
February 202520

A total of 2738 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 210.62 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 258 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026182
January 2026258
December 2025205
November 2025199
October 2025216
September 2025214
August 2025215
July 2025227
June 2025190
May 2025197
April 2025223
March 2025213
February 2025199

A total of 945 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 72.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202659
January 202668
December 202577
November 202565
October 202569
September 202542
August 202560
July 202571
June 202592
May 202590
April 202576
March 202599
February 202577

High Crime Locations Greenwich in February 2026

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order3
Other theft3
Vehicle crime2
Robbery1
2. Murrays Yard (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting12
Theft from the person5
Burglary3
Robbery2
Public order2
Other crime1
3. Cutty Sark For Maritime Greenwich (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting18
Drugs2
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting19
5. Greens End (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting16
Theft from the person1
6. Merlewood Place (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting10
Other crime3
Criminal damage and arson2

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