Crime Rate in Greenwich Creekside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Greenwich Creekside

The total recorded crimes in Greenwich Creekside, Greenwich, UK in July 2025 are around 222 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greenwich Creekside crime rate of 1.22 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (55) incidents (-1.79% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (59.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (14.29% increase)
Greenwich Creekside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bruford Court with total crimes: 26
  • Cutty Sark For Maritime Greenwich with total crimes: 24
  • Welland Street with total crimes: 13

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 July 2025 the Greenwich Creekside has recorded 222 crimes with crime rate of 1.22 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greenwich Creekside)CrimesRank (Greenwich Creekside)CrimesRank (Greenwich Creekside)
Greenwich Peninsula271 11,743 12,548 1
Plumstead & Glyndon236 21,424 22,413 2
Woolwich Arsenal227 41,401 32,263 3
Woolwich Dockyard234 31,209 42,056 5
Abbey Wood173 81,159 62,119 4
Eltham Town & Avery Hill218 61,066 71,914 6
Woolwich Common123 10985 81,704 7
Plumstead Common181 7815 111,416 10
Thamesmead Moorings119 12817 101,464 9
East Greenwich139 9866 91,255 12
Charlton Hornfair118 13768 121,267 11
Greenwich Park122 11754 131,148 14
Blackheath Westcombe109 15632 151,228 13
Kidbrooke Park110 14703 141,019 17
Shooters Hill100 17572 171,107 15
West Thamesmead102 16573 161,076 16
Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham96 18556 18978 18
Middle Park & Horn Park92 19481 19967 19
Charlton Village & Riverside76 20468 20880 20
Eltham Page75 21422 23792 21
Eltham Park & Progress61 23453 21698 22
Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe69 22434 22597 23

Greenwich Creekside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20258
May 20257
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20247
November 202410
October 20249
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 157 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 20258
May 202513
April 202515
March 202518
February 20258
January 202510
December 202410
November 202412
October 202415
September 202421
August 20247

A total of 406 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202532
May 202533
April 202535
March 202541
February 202530
January 202538
December 202432
November 202426
October 202438
September 202426
August 202424

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 202513
April 20255
March 20259
February 20258
January 202515
December 202434
November 202410
October 202414
September 202411
August 20242

A total of 549 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 76 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 383 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202542
May 202534
April 202526
March 202533
February 202512
January 202527
December 202423
November 202424
October 202439
September 202431
August 202444

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
February 20257
January 20258
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 141 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
May 202513
April 20258
March 202511
February 202510
January 20253
December 202414
November 202420
October 202417
September 20249
August 202420

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20257
April 202511
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Greenwich Creekside in July 2025

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

1. Bruford Court (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting22
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cutty Sark For Maritime Greenwich (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting21
Robbery2
Public order1
3. Welland Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Henrietta Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
6. College Approach (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Berthon Street (Map)
Total7
Drugs5
Other theft2
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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