Crime Rate in Greenwich Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Greenwich Park

The total recorded crimes in Greenwich Park, Greenwich, UK in May 2025 are around 107 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greenwich Park crime rate of 1.99 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 Greenwich Park, encompassing approximately 53,827 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-13.79% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (650.00% increase)
Greenwich Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Prince Of Orange Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Bliss Crescent with total crimes: 6

How safe is Greenwich Park?

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

  • Relative to Greenwich:

    • In 2024, Greenwich Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Greenwich average, with 754 crimes compared to 848.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Greenwich Park recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Greenwich.

    • In 2023, Greenwich Park had fewer crimes than the Greenwich average, with 1,148 crimes compared to 1,415. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Greenwich Park recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Greenwich.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Greenwich Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Greenwich Park has recorded 107 crimes with crime rate of 1.99 ranking 13th out of 22 in the Greenwich, UK

In 2024, the total Greenwich Park crimes were 754. The crime rate of Greenwich Park in 2024 was 14.01 (year) or 1.17 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Greenwich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Greenwich Park were around 1,148 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.33 (year) or 1.78 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Greenwich.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greenwich Park)CrimesRank (Greenwich Park)CrimesRank (Greenwich Park)
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
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

Greenwich Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

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

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202529
March 202529
February 202525
January 202523
December 202427
November 202418
October 202428
September 202433
August 202420
July 20241

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 202415
November 20246
October 20247
September 202414
August 20244

A total of 75 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 202410
October 202417
September 20249
August 20249
May 20241

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202520
March 202519
February 202524
January 202517
December 202420
November 202419
October 202416
September 202421
August 202424

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20258
February 20257
January 20259
December 202410
November 20248
October 20248
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
February 20259
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20255
March 20257
February 20257
January 202510
December 20243
November 20242
October 202410
September 202413
August 202411

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20258
December 20244
November 202412
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20243

High Crime Locations Greenwich Park in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Prince Of Orange Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Bliss Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. B208 (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
7. Blackheath Hill (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
8. Burgos Grove (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
9. Conington Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Merryweather Place (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1

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