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 May 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Charlton Village & Riverside crime rate of 2.10 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Charlton Village & Riverside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linton Close with total crimes: 12
  • Harvey Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Prentiss Court with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Greenwich.

    • 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 areas in the Greenwich.

  • 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 May 2025 the Charlton Village & Riverside has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 2.10 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Charlton Village & Riverside)CrimesRank (Charlton Village & Riverside)CrimesRank (Charlton Village & Riverside)
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
Blackheath Westcombe100 15632 151,228 13
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
Eltham Page56 23422 23792 21

Charlton Village & Riverside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202517
March 202520
February 202513
January 202518
December 202417
November 202421
October 202444
September 202421
August 202420

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202519
March 202514
February 202512
January 20256
December 20247
November 20249
October 202410
September 20246
August 202431

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243

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
May 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20248
November 20244
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Charlton Village & Riverside in May 2025

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

1. Linton Close (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Harvey Gardens (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Prentiss Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Frank Burton Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Charlton Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
6. Coombe Lodge (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Charlton (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Sundorne Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
10. Wellington Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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