Crime Rate in East Greenwich: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Greenwich

The total recorded crimes in East Greenwich, Greenwich, UK in March 2025 are around 123 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Greenwich crime rate of 0.93 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 East Greenwich, encompassing approximately 132,170 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
East Greenwich Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hazel Lane with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

How safe is East Greenwich?

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

  • Relative to Greenwich:

    • In 2024, East Greenwich reported a higher crime volume than the Greenwich average, with 866 crimes compared to 848. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, East Greenwich witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, East Greenwich had fewer crimes than the Greenwich average, with 1,255 crimes compared to 1,415. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Greenwich, East Greenwich has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

East Greenwich Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the East Greenwich has recorded 123 crimes with crime rate of 0.93 ranking 10th out of 22 in the Greenwich, UK

In 2024, the total East Greenwich crimes were 866. The crime rate of East Greenwich in 2024 was 6.55 (year) or 0.55 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Greenwich.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Greenwich were around 1,255 crimes with yearly crime rate of 9.50 (year) or 0.79 (month) ranking 12 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
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
Charlton Village & Riverside68 22468 20880 20
Eltham Page70 21422 23792 21
Eltham Park & Progress62 23453 21698 22

East Greenwich Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (31 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 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 (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202513
January 202512
December 20248
November 202411
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246
April 202417
March 20241

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202511
January 202521
December 202410
November 202414
October 202417
September 202428
August 202416
April 202426

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20258
January 202510
December 20247
November 20248
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
April 20249

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202517
January 202526
December 202428
November 202429
October 202430
September 202427
August 202419
July 20241
May 20241
April 202428

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 202410
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
April 20245

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 20257
December 20249
November 202410
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245
April 20247

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20254
January 20258
December 202414
November 20249
October 202412
September 202410
August 20248
April 20245

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
April 20243

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248
July 20241
April 20246

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
April 20242

A total of 173 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202511
January 202526
December 202424
November 202431
October 202421
September 202419
August 20243
April 202426

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations East Greenwich in March 2025

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

1. Hazel Lane (Map)
Total13
Burglary3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Burglary2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hatcliffe Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Manilla Walk (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
6. Christchurch Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1
7. Commerell Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Woodland Grove (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Telcon Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery1
10. Denham Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1

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