Crime Rate in Greenwich: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Greenwich

The total recorded crimes in Greenwich, Greenwich in January 2025 are around 2,570 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greenwich crime rate of 8.89 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (723) incidents (-9.51% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (481) incidents (1.26% increase)
  • Other theft: (198) incidents (-8.76% decrease)
Greenwich Crime Hotspots

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

  • Inigo Jones Road with total crimes: 30
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • Cutty Sark For Maritime Greenwich with total crimes: 25

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 Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Plumstead & Glyndon (208 crimes), and the safest, West Thamesmead (46 crimes), is 162 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Greenwich.

Similarly, the area of Greenwich Peninsula West (177 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Eltham North (26 crimes), with a difference of 151 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Greenwich.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Plumstead & Glyndon208
Greenwich Peninsula202
Woolwich Arsenal168
Greenwich Creekside161
Woolwich Dockyard161

Safest Wards:

Eltham Park & Progress66
Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe65
Eltham Page55
Charlton Village & Riverside47
West Thamesmead46

Most Dangerous Areas:

Greenwich Peninsula West177
Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard166
Greenwich & Deptford Creekside152
Hornfair Park120
Plumstead High Street117

Safest Areas:

Charlton Slopes35
Westcombe Park & Maze Hill32
New Eltham32
Avery Hill27
Eltham North26

Greenwich Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Greenwich has recorded 2,570 crimes with crime rate of 8.89 ranking 73th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 6 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

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow1,610 1712,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,169 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,092 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,524 1611,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,341 159,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,365 1216,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,201 138,165 1415,645 12
Havering1,825 1413,869 1125,160 11
Barnet2,831 1120,339 1236,190 13
Redbridge2,318 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham1,821 813,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,304 918,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,410 718,366 832,912 4
Croydon3,790 327,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,403 523,905 641,271 6
Enfield3,112 422,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,184 122,638 136,086 2
Brent3,409 224,651 240,527 1

Greenwich Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (723 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (481 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 799 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 475 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (806 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (492 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (888 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (592 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (848 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (567 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (686 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (662 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

In June 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3269 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 544.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 662 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025481
December 2024475
November 2024492
October 2024592
September 2024567
August 2024662

A total of 1131 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 188.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 251 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025181
December 2024178
November 2024218
October 2024217
September 2024251
August 202486

A total of 938 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 134.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 177 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025137
December 2024161
November 2024161
October 2024168
September 2024177
August 2024131
July 20243

A total of 100 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202513
December 202411
November 202419
October 202421
September 202421
August 202415

A total of 755 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 125.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025145
December 2024130
November 2024164
October 2024124
September 2024116
August 202476

A total of 587 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 83.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202569
December 2024112
November 2024122
October 2024107
September 202484
August 202486
July 20247

A total of 1025 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 146.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 209 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025140
December 2024209
November 2024169
October 2024199
September 2024171
August 2024131
July 20246

A total of 455 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 65.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202565
December 202467
November 202483
October 202489
September 202487
August 202463
July 20241

A total of 1157 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 165.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 228 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025194
December 2024212
November 2024228
October 2024211
September 2024219
August 202492
July 20241

A total of 4762 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 680.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 888 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025723
December 2024799
November 2024806
October 2024888
September 2024848
August 2024686
July 202412

A total of 910 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 151.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 189 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025166
December 2024152
November 2024189
October 2024161
September 2024137
August 2024105

A total of 244 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202543
December 202449
November 202452
October 202433
September 202439
August 202425
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 140 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202515
December 202416
November 202435
October 202427
September 202432
August 202413
July 20242

A total of 1169 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 167.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 229 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025198
December 2024217
November 2024217
October 2024229
September 2024225
August 202477
July 20246

High Crime Locations Greenwich in January 2025

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

1. Inigo Jones Road (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime3
Public order3
Other crime3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting26
3. Cutty Sark For Maritime Greenwich (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting9
Public order9
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime2
Possession of weapons1
4. Hospital (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences14
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour4
5. Bruford Court (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting20
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft4
Theft from the person3

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