Crime Rate in Charlton Hornfair: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Charlton Hornfair

The total recorded crimes in Charlton Hornfair, Greenwich, UK in March 2025 are around 111 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Charlton Hornfair crime rate of 2.41 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 Charlton Hornfair, encompassing approximately 45,992 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
Charlton Hornfair Crime Hotspots

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

  • Inigo Jones Road with total crimes: 15
  • Portway Gardens with total crimes: 12
  • Indus Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Charlton Hornfair?

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

  • Relative to Greenwich:

    • In 2024, Charlton Hornfair demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Greenwich average, with 768 crimes compared to 848.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Charlton Hornfair had fewer crimes than the Greenwich average, with 1,267 crimes compared to 1,415. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Charlton Hornfair witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Charlton Hornfair Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Charlton Hornfair has recorded 111 crimes with crime rate of 2.41 ranking 11th out of 22 in the Greenwich, UK

In 2024, the total Charlton Hornfair crimes were 768. The crime rate of Charlton Hornfair in 2024 was 16.70 (year) or 1.39 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Greenwich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Charlton Hornfair were around 1,267 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.55 (year) or 2.30 (month) ranking 11 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
Blackheath Westcombe105 12632 151,228 13
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

Charlton Hornfair Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202515
January 202510
December 202412
November 202411
October 202415
September 202411
August 20242
April 20247

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202520
January 202533
December 202420
November 202416
October 202419
September 202420
August 202429
April 202422

A total of 332 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202515
January 202534
December 202426
November 202464
October 202431
September 202435
August 202445
April 202443

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
January 20258
December 202412
November 202411
October 202412
September 202410
August 20243
April 202415

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202510
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
April 20241

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20248
October 20249
September 202413
August 202413

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 202512
January 20255
December 20246
November 202410
October 20242
September 20248
April 20242

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20243
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253

High Crime Locations Charlton Hornfair in March 2025

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

1. Inigo Jones Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
2. Portway Gardens (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
3. Indus Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Apelles Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Hassendean Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Nigeria Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
7. Tellson Avenue (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
8. Forte Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Pallet Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Public order3

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