Crime Rate in East Greenwich: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Greenwich

The total recorded crimes in East Greenwich, Greenwich, UK in May 2025 are around 133 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Greenwich crime rate of 1.01 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (32.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-14.81% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
East Greenwich Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Hazel Lane with total crimes: 11
  • Rodmere Street with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the Greenwich.

    • 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 May 2025 the East Greenwich has recorded 133 crimes with crime rate of 1.01 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Greenwich)CrimesRank (East Greenwich)CrimesRank (East Greenwich)
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
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
Charlton Village & Riverside61 22468 20880 20
Eltham Page56 23422 23792 21

East Greenwich Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202528
March 202525
February 202517
January 202526
December 202428
November 202429
October 202430
September 202427
August 202419
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 202513
February 20254
January 20258
December 202414
November 20249
October 202412
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 202510
February 20258
January 202510
December 20247
November 20248
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202514
March 202510
February 202513
January 202512
December 20248
November 202411
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202527
March 202522
February 202511
January 202521
December 202410
November 202414
October 202417
September 202428
August 202416

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202512
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20257
February 20258
January 20257
December 20249
November 202410
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248
July 20241

A total of 184 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202517
March 202512
February 202511
January 202526
December 202424
November 202431
October 202421
September 202419
August 20243

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 202410
September 20249
August 20244

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
April 20253
March 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations East Greenwich in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting14
Theft from the person3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hazel Lane (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rodmere Street (Map)
Total7
Bicycle theft2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mell Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Greenwich Park Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Christchurch Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
10. Hevelius Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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