Crime Rate in Greenwich Creekside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Greenwich Creekside

The total recorded crimes in Greenwich Creekside, Greenwich, UK in May 2025 are around 178 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greenwich Creekside crime rate of 0.98 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 Creekside, encompassing approximately 181,484 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (40) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-5.71% decrease)
Greenwich Creekside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cutty Sark For Maritime Greenwich with total crimes: 31
  • Bruford Court with total crimes: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12

How safe is Greenwich Creekside?

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

  • Relative to Greenwich:

    • In 2024, Greenwich Creekside reported a higher crime volume than the Greenwich average, with 1,209 crimes compared to 848. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Greenwich Creekside witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Greenwich.

    • In 2023, Greenwich Creekside experienced a greater number of crimes than the Greenwich average, with 1,634 crimes compared to 1,415. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Greenwich Creekside witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Greenwich.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Greenwich Creekside Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Greenwich Creekside has recorded 178 crimes with crime rate of 0.98 ranking 5th out of 22 in the Greenwich, UK

In 2024, the total Greenwich Creekside crimes were 1,209. The crime rate of Greenwich Creekside in 2024 was 6.66 (year) or 0.56 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Greenwich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Greenwich Creekside were around 1,634 crimes with yearly crime rate of 9.00 (year) or 0.75 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Greenwich.

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

Greenwich Creekside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (55 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (56 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (76 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (44 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
February 20257
January 20258
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202535
March 202541
February 202530
January 202538
December 202432
November 202426
October 202438
September 202426
August 202424
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20247
November 202410
October 20249
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 438 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202556
March 202555
February 202544
January 202534
December 202431
November 202456
October 202438
September 202476
August 20248

A total of 293 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202526
March 202533
February 202512
January 202527
December 202423
November 202424
October 202439
September 202431
August 202444

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
March 20259
February 20258
January 202515
December 202434
November 202410
October 202414
September 202411
August 20242

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20256
February 20252
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 202412
August 20243

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 202410
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 127 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 202511
February 202510
January 20253
December 202414
November 202420
October 202417
September 20249
August 202420
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202515
March 202518
February 20258
January 202510
December 202410
November 202412
October 202415
September 202421
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202512
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20249
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241

High Crime Locations Greenwich Creekside in May 2025

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

1. Cutty Sark For Maritime Greenwich (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting25
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Bruford Court (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting13
Drugs2
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Theft from the person5
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. College Approach (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Welland Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Stockwell Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
8. Mcmillan Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Robbery1
9. Haddo Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Norman Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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