Crime Rate in Greenwich Peninsula: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Greenwich Peninsula

The total recorded crimes in Greenwich Peninsula, Greenwich, UK in May 2025 are around 280 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greenwich Peninsula crime rate of 1.84 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 Peninsula, encompassing approximately 151,921 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (7.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (67.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (33) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
Greenwich Peninsula Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 48
  • Pilot Walk with total crimes: 14
  • Commercial Way with total crimes: 13

How safe is Greenwich Peninsula?

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

  • Relative to Greenwich:

    • In 2024, Greenwich Peninsula reported a higher crime volume than the Greenwich average, with 1,743 crimes compared to 848. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Greenwich Peninsula witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Greenwich.

    • In 2023, Greenwich Peninsula experienced a greater number of crimes than the Greenwich average, with 2,548 crimes compared to 1,415. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Greenwich Peninsula witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Greenwich.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Greenwich Peninsula Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Greenwich Peninsula has recorded 280 crimes with crime rate of 1.84 ranking 1th out of 22 in the Greenwich, UK

In 2024, the total Greenwich Peninsula crimes were 1,743. The crime rate of Greenwich Peninsula in 2024 was 11.47 (year) or 0.96 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Greenwich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Greenwich Peninsula were around 2,548 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.77 (year) or 1.40 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Greenwich.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greenwich Peninsula)CrimesRank (Greenwich Peninsula)CrimesRank (Greenwich Peninsula)
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
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 Peninsula Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (71 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (67 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (59 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (51 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In June 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 610 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202571
April 202566
March 202559
February 202571
January 202535
December 202472
November 202447
October 202472
September 202467
August 202446
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 190 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202520
March 202520
February 202517
January 202513
December 202428
November 202431
October 202416
September 202412
August 20249
July 20243
May 20244

A total of 139 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202522
March 202516
February 202518
January 20258
December 202417
November 202414
October 20249
September 202416
August 20244

A total of 151 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202515
March 202515
February 202512
January 202524
December 202416
November 202415
October 202418
September 202417
August 20245

A total of 291 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202536
March 202519
February 202531
January 202531
December 202439
November 202433
October 202435
September 202423
August 20249
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 442 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 202540
March 202525
February 202542
January 202534
December 202449
November 202451
October 202446
September 202445
August 202443

A total of 142 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20259
March 202512
February 202516
January 202511
December 202412
November 202420
October 202422
September 202414
August 20246
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 251 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202533
March 202535
February 202522
January 202522
December 202425
November 202415
October 202436
September 202420
August 202410
May 20241

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20257
February 20254
January 202511
December 202412
November 202414
October 20247
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 202410
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245
May 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
June 20242

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 202515
February 202515
January 20253
December 202411
November 202411
October 20245
September 20248
August 20248
July 20241

High Crime Locations Greenwich Peninsula in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total48
Violence and sexual offences19
Anti-social behaviour7
Theft from the person6
Shoplifting5
Other theft3
Public order3
Robbery2
Vehicle crime2
Possession of weapons1
2. Pilot Walk (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting4
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Commercial Way (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting5
Other theft2
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total12
Other theft8
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Dreadnought Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Theft from the person3
Other theft1
7. Cutter Lane (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Robbery1
8. John Harrison Way (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order1
9. Barney Close (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour8
Burglary1
Other theft1
10. Boord Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9

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