Crime Rate in Blackheath Westcombe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackheath Westcombe

The total recorded crimes in Blackheath Westcombe, Greenwich, UK in March 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackheath Westcombe crime rate of 2.02 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 Blackheath Westcombe, encompassing approximately 51,856 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Burglary: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
Blackheath Westcombe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

How safe is Blackheath Westcombe?

To understand the safety of Blackheath Westcombe, we need to analyze Blackheath Westcombe crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Greenwich:

    • In 2024, Blackheath Westcombe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Greenwich average, with 632 crimes compared to 848.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Blackheath Westcombe recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Blackheath Westcombe had fewer crimes than the Greenwich average, with 1,228 crimes compared to 1,415. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Blackheath Westcombe recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Greenwich, Blackheath Westcombe has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Blackheath Westcombe Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Blackheath Westcombe has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 2.02 ranking 12th out of 22 in the Greenwich, UK

In 2024, the total Blackheath Westcombe crimes were 632. The crime rate of Blackheath Westcombe in 2024 was 12.19 (year) or 1.02 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Greenwich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blackheath Westcombe were around 1,228 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.68 (year) or 1.97 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Greenwich.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greenwich)CrimesRank (Greenwich)CrimesRank (Greenwich)
Greenwich Peninsula233 11,743 12,548 1
Plumstead & Glyndon204 41,424 22,413 2
Woolwich Arsenal209 21,401 32,263 3
Woolwich Dockyard204 31,209 42,056 5
Abbey Wood135 71,159 62,119 4
Greenwich Creekside198 61,209 51,634 8
Eltham Town & Avery Hill199 51,066 71,914 6
Woolwich Common99 14985 81,704 7
Plumstead Common133 8815 111,416 10
Thamesmead Moorings126 9817 101,464 9
East Greenwich123 10866 91,255 12
Charlton Hornfair111 11768 121,267 11
Greenwich Park98 15754 131,148 14
Middle Park & Horn Park101 13481 19967 19
Kidbrooke Park87 20703 141,019 17
Shooters Hill92 17572 171,107 15
West Thamesmead95 16573 161,076 16
Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham90 19556 18978 18
Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe90 18434 22597 23
Charlton Village & Riverside68 22468 20880 20
Eltham Page70 21422 23792 21
Eltham Park & Progress62 23453 21698 22

Blackheath Westcombe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 202411
October 20248
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20258
December 20242
November 20244
October 20249
September 20241
August 20244
April 20246

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 202410
August 20245
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202520
January 202518
December 202423
November 202420
October 202431
September 202432
August 202415
May 20241
April 202430

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202513
January 202512
December 202416
November 202418
October 202421
September 202421
August 202420
April 202423

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202510
January 20259
December 20245
November 202411
October 20247
September 20247
August 20245
April 202410

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
April 20243

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20242
April 20241

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202512
January 202515
December 20249
November 202413
October 202412
September 20249
August 20243
April 202411

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Blackheath Westcombe in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Robbery1
4. Susan Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bennett Park (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
6. Chiswell Square (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kidbrooke Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Wycherley Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. St Andrews Mews (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
10. Kidbrooke Park Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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