Crime Rate in Plumstead & Glyndon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Plumstead & Glyndon

The total recorded crimes in Plumstead & Glyndon, Greenwich, UK in July 2025 are around 236 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Plumstead & Glyndon crime rate of 2.12 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 Plumstead & Glyndon, encompassing approximately 111,232 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (25.40% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (-10.17% decrease)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
Plumstead & Glyndon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Road with total crimes: 12
  • Manthorpe Road with total crimes: 8
  • Marmadon Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is Plumstead & Glyndon?

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

  • Relative to Greenwich:

    • In 2024, Plumstead & Glyndon reported a higher crime volume than the Greenwich average, with 1,424 crimes compared to 848. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Plumstead & Glyndon witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 22 other areas in the Greenwich.

    • In 2023, Plumstead & Glyndon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Greenwich average, with 2,413 crimes compared to 1,415. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Plumstead & Glyndon witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 22 other areas in the Greenwich.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Plumstead & Glyndon Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Plumstead & Glyndon has recorded 236 crimes with crime rate of 2.12 ranking 2th out of 22 in the Greenwich, UK

In 2024, the total Plumstead & Glyndon crimes were 1,424. The crime rate of Plumstead & Glyndon in 2024 was 12.80 (year) or 1.07 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Greenwich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Plumstead & Glyndon were around 2,413 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.69 (year) or 1.81 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Greenwich.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Plumstead & Glyndon)CrimesRank (Plumstead & Glyndon)CrimesRank (Plumstead & Glyndon)
Greenwich Peninsula271 11,743 12,548 1
Woolwich Arsenal227 41,401 32,263 3
Woolwich Dockyard234 31,209 42,056 5
Abbey Wood173 81,159 62,119 4
Greenwich Creekside222 51,209 51,634 8
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

Plumstead & Glyndon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 79 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 53 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (59 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (58 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (75 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (47 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (75 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 57 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 (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 53 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 438 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 48.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202559
May 202559
April 202547
March 202543
February 202542
January 202540
December 202453
November 202442

A total of 171 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202511
May 202527
April 202532
March 202516
February 202515
January 202519
December 202413
November 202421

A total of 600 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 66.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202579
June 202563
May 202558
April 202575
March 202575
February 202557
January 202562
December 202455
November 202476

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202513
May 202516
April 202513
March 20257
February 202511
January 202510
December 202410
November 202413

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
April 202513
March 20259
February 202512
January 202515
December 202417
November 202414

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 160 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202524
May 202514
April 202526
March 202515
February 202516
January 202521
December 20249
November 202417

A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202513
May 202512
April 202514
March 202515
February 202517
January 202513
December 202416
November 20249

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 20242

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20256
April 20257
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 20248
November 20243

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20258
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20258
April 20259
March 20256
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20249

High Crime Locations Plumstead & Glyndon in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Plumstead & Glyndon postcode area is presented below.

1. Orchard Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
2. Manthorpe Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Marmadon Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
4. Ann Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Plumstead High Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total7
Drugs3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Polthorne Grove (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Goldsmid Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Ancona Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. Hudson Place (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1

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