Crime Rate in Greenwich: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Greenwich

The total recorded crimes in Greenwich, UK in March 2025 are around 2,932 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greenwich crime rate of 10.14 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (849) incidents (12.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (549) incidents (21.46% increase)
  • Other theft: (221) incidents (9.95% increase)
Greenwich Crime Hotspots

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

  • Murrays Yard with total crimes: 28
  • Cutty Sark For Maritime Greenwich with total crimes: 27
  • Bruford Court with total crimes: 23

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, Greenwich Peninsula (233 crimes), and the safest, Eltham Park & Progress (62 crimes), is 171 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Greenwich.

Similarly, the area of Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard (201 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Charlton Slopes (28 crimes), with a difference of 173 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Greenwich.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Greenwich Peninsula233
Woolwich Arsenal209
Woolwich Dockyard204
Plumstead & Glyndon204
Eltham Town & Avery Hill199

Safest Wards:

Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham90
Kidbrooke Park87
Eltham Page70
Charlton Village & Riverside68
Eltham Park & Progress62

Most Dangerous Areas:

Charlton Riverside & Woolwich Dockyard201
Greenwich Peninsula West182
Greenwich & Deptford Creekside182
West Thamesmead156
Kidbrooke South130

Safest Areas:

Plumstead South39
New Eltham39
Avery Hill35
Eltham North28
Charlton Slopes28

Greenwich Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Greenwich has recorded 2,932 crimes with crime rate of 10.14 ranking 7973th 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Sutton20 278,988 1915,828 18
Brent85 2224,651 240,527 1
Harrow1,686 2012,311 1519,636 19
Richmond upon Thames1,291 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,755 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,579 169,994 1617,989 15
Redbridge2,425 1516,685 1029,930 10
Bromley2,441 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,312 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet3,090 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering2,043 1113,869 1125,160 11
Barking and Dagenham2,070 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,644 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow2,580 418,366 832,912 4
Croydon3,913 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing3,658 623,905 641,271 6
Enfield3,196 322,077 538,814 3
Hillingdon3,299 222,638 136,086 2

Greenwich Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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 1355 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 150.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 209 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025166
February 2025164
January 2025140
December 2024209
November 2024169
October 2024199
September 2024171
August 2024131
July 20246

A total of 6363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 707.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 888 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025849
February 2025752
January 2025723
December 2024799
November 2024806
October 2024888
September 2024848
August 2024686
July 202412

A total of 1519 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 189.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 251 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025212
February 2025176
January 2025181
December 2024178
November 2024218
October 2024217
September 2024251
August 202486

A total of 763 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 84.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202599
February 202577
January 202569
December 2024112
November 2024122
October 2024107
September 202484
August 202486
July 20247

A total of 1569 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 174.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 228 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025213
February 2025199
January 2025194
December 2024212
November 2024228
October 2024211
September 2024219
August 202492
July 20241

A total of 4270 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 533.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 662 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025549
February 2025452
January 2025481
December 2024475
November 2024492
October 2024592
September 2024567
August 2024662

A total of 176 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202520
January 202515
December 202416
November 202435
October 202427
September 202432
August 202413
July 20242

A total of 986 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 123.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025130
February 2025101
January 2025145
December 2024130
November 2024164
October 2024124
September 2024116
August 202476

A total of 1244 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 138.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 177 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025156
February 2025150
January 2025137
December 2024161
November 2024161
October 2024168
September 2024177
August 2024131
July 20243

A total of 1218 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 152.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 189 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025174
February 2025134
January 2025166
December 2024152
November 2024189
October 2024161
September 2024137
August 2024105

A total of 333 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202544
January 202543
December 202449
November 202452
October 202433
September 202439
August 202425
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1591 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 176.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 229 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025221
February 2025201
January 2025198
December 2024217
November 2024217
October 2024229
September 2024225
August 202477
July 20246

A total of 135 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202511
January 202513
December 202411
November 202419
October 202421
September 202421
August 202415

A total of 596 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 66.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202578
February 202563
January 202565
December 202467
November 202483
October 202489
September 202487
August 202463
July 20241

High Crime Locations Greenwich in March 2025

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

1. Murrays Yard (Map)
Total28
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting4
Public order4
Theft from the person3
Drugs2
2. Cutty Sark For Maritime Greenwich (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting27
3. Bruford Court (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting23
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences11
Other theft4
Theft from the person3
Vehicle crime2
5. Pilot Walk (Map)
Total19
Burglary7
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
6. Hospital (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft3
Vehicle crime2
Drugs2
Theft from the person1
Possession of weapons1

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