Crime Rate in Plumstead & Glyndon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Plumstead & Glyndon

The total recorded crimes in Plumstead & Glyndon, Greenwich, UK in March 2025 are around 204 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Plumstead & Glyndon crime rate of 1.83 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (2.38% increase)
  • Drugs: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
Plumstead & Glyndon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Robert Street with total crimes: 10
  • Plumstead High Street with total crimes: 10
  • Orchard Road with total crimes: 10

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Plumstead & Glyndon has recorded 204 crimes with crime rate of 1.83 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greenwich)CrimesRank (Greenwich)CrimesRank (Greenwich)
Greenwich Peninsula233 11,743 12,548 1
Woolwich Arsenal209 21,401 32,263 3
Woolwich Dockyard204 31,209 42,056 5
Abbey Wood135 71,159 62,119 4
Greenwich Creekside198 61,209 51,634 8
Eltham Town & Avery Hill199 51,066 71,914 6
Woolwich Common99 14985 81,704 7
Plumstead Common133 8815 111,416 10
Thamesmead Moorings126 9817 101,464 9
East Greenwich123 10866 91,255 12
Charlton Hornfair111 11768 121,267 11
Blackheath Westcombe105 12632 151,228 13
Greenwich Park98 15754 131,148 14
Middle Park & Horn Park101 13481 19967 19
Kidbrooke Park87 20703 141,019 17
Shooters Hill92 17572 171,107 15
West Thamesmead95 16573 161,076 16
Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham90 19556 18978 18
Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe90 18434 22597 23
Charlton Village & Riverside68 22468 20880 20
Eltham Page70 21422 23792 21
Eltham Park & Progress62 23453 21698 22

Plumstead & Glyndon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (85 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (66 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (63 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (68 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (52 incidents).

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

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202512
January 202515
December 202417
November 202414
October 202414
September 202411
August 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 131 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202515
January 202519
December 202413
November 202421
October 202421
September 202410
August 202410
April 20246

A total of 456 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202542
January 202540
December 202453
November 202442
October 202466
September 202463
August 202468
April 202439

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 588 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202575
February 202557
January 202562
December 202455
November 202476
October 202485
September 202466
August 202452
July 20241
May 20242
April 202457

A total of 132 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202516
January 202521
December 20249
November 202417
October 202413
September 202410
August 20248
April 202423

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202517
January 202513
December 202416
November 20249
October 202413
September 202417
August 20243
July 20241
April 202418

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20249
October 20249
September 20246
April 20242

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
April 20243

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202511
January 202510
December 202410
November 202413
October 202410
September 202413
August 20248
July 20241
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 20248
November 20243
October 20245
September 202410
August 20248
April 20249

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 202410
September 20244
August 20243
April 202411

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
August 20243
April 20241

High Crime Locations Plumstead & Glyndon in March 2025

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

1. Robert Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Plumstead High Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
3. Orchard Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Church Hyde (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime1
5. Manthorpe Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Drugs1
6. Hudson Place (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
7. Southport Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Chestnut Rise (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
9. Church Manorway (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
10. Vicarage Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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