Crime Rate in Charlton Village & Riverside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Charlton Village & Riverside

The total recorded crimes in Charlton Village & Riverside, Greenwich, UK in March 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Charlton Village & Riverside crime rate of 2.35 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 Village & Riverside, encompassing approximately 28,983 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Charlton Village & Riverside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linton Close with total crimes: 7
  • Cemetery Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Harvey Gardens with total crimes: 5

How safe is Charlton Village & Riverside?

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

  • Relative to Greenwich:

    • In 2024, Charlton Village & Riverside demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Greenwich average, with 468 crimes compared to 848.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Charlton Village & Riverside recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Charlton Village & Riverside had fewer crimes than the Greenwich average, with 880 crimes compared to 1,415. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Charlton Village & Riverside recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Charlton Village & Riverside Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Charlton Village & Riverside has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 2.35 ranking 22th out of 22 in the Greenwich, UK

In 2024, the total Charlton Village & Riverside crimes were 468. The crime rate of Charlton Village & Riverside in 2024 was 16.15 (year) or 1.35 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Greenwich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Charlton Village & Riverside were around 880 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.36 (year) or 2.53 (month) ranking 20 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
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
Eltham Page70 21422 23792 21
Eltham Park & Progress62 23453 21698 22

Charlton Village & Riverside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247
April 20241

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202513
January 202518
December 202417
November 202421
October 202444
September 202421
August 202420
April 202420
March 20241

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20248
November 20244
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202512
January 20256
December 20247
November 20249
October 202410
September 20246
August 202431
April 202410

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247
April 20245

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20247
April 20242

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
April 20244

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
October 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241

High Crime Locations Charlton Village & Riverside in March 2025

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

1. Linton Close (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
2. Cemetery Lane (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Harvey Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Valley Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
7. Coombe Lodge (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
8. Ransom Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
9. The Heights (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. St Paul'S Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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