Crime Rate in Blackheath Westcombe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackheath Westcombe

The total recorded crimes in Blackheath Westcombe, Greenwich, UK in May 2025 are around 100 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackheath Westcombe crime rate of 1.93 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
Blackheath Westcombe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Bennett Park with total crimes: 5
  • Dornberg Close with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Greenwich.

    • 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 areas in the Greenwich.

  • 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 May 2025 the Blackheath Westcombe has recorded 100 crimes with crime rate of 1.93 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackheath Westcombe)CrimesRank (Blackheath Westcombe)CrimesRank (Blackheath Westcombe)
Greenwich Peninsula280 11,743 12,548 1
Plumstead & Glyndon217 21,424 22,413 2
Woolwich Arsenal188 41,401 32,263 3
Woolwich Dockyard211 31,209 42,056 5
Abbey Wood160 71,159 62,119 4
Greenwich Creekside178 51,209 51,634 8
Eltham Town & Avery Hill161 61,066 71,914 6
Woolwich Common147 8985 81,704 7
Thamesmead Moorings121 12817 101,464 9
East Greenwich133 9866 91,255 12
Plumstead Common128 10815 111,416 10
Charlton Hornfair121 11768 121,267 11
Greenwich Park107 13754 131,148 14
Kidbrooke Park69 21703 141,019 17
Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham100 14556 18978 18
Shooters Hill72 20572 171,107 15
West Thamesmead87 17573 161,076 16
Middle Park & Horn Park93 16481 19967 19
Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe85 18434 22597 23
Eltham Park & Progress83 19453 21698 22
Charlton Village & Riverside61 22468 20880 20
Eltham Page56 23422 23792 21

Blackheath Westcombe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 202513
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 202411
October 20248
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20257
February 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202524
March 202521
February 202520
January 202518
December 202423
November 202420
October 202431
September 202432
August 202415
May 20241

A total of 198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202526
March 202519
February 202513
January 202512
December 202416
November 202418
October 202421
September 202421
August 202420

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20259
February 202512
January 202515
December 20249
November 202413
October 202412
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
August 20241

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 202512
February 202510
January 20259
December 20245
November 202411
October 20247
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20242

A total of 4 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

High Crime Locations Blackheath Westcombe in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bennett Park (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
3. Dornberg Close (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Susan Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Brook Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
8. Richmount Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Merryfield (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
10. Vanbrugh Park (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Robbery1

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