Crime Rate in Plumstead Common: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Plumstead Common

The total recorded crimes in Plumstead Common, Greenwich, UK in July 2025 are around 181 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Plumstead Common crime rate of 3.06 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 Common, encompassing approximately 59,207 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (62) incidents (55.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (42.11% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
Plumstead Common Crime Hotspots

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

  • Black Prince Street with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Rutherglen Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is Plumstead Common?

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

  • Relative to Greenwich:

    • In 2024, Plumstead Common demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Greenwich average, with 815 crimes compared to 848.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Plumstead Common witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Greenwich.

    • In 2023, Plumstead Common experienced a greater number of crimes than the Greenwich average, with 1,416 crimes compared to 1,415. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Plumstead Common witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Greenwich.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Greenwich, Plumstead Common has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Plumstead Common Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Plumstead Common has recorded 181 crimes with crime rate of 3.06 ranking 7th out of 22 in the Greenwich, UK

In 2024, the total Plumstead Common crimes were 815. The crime rate of Plumstead Common in 2024 was 13.77 (year) or 1.15 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Greenwich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Plumstead Common were around 1,416 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.92 (year) or 1.99 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Greenwich.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Plumstead Common)CrimesRank (Plumstead Common)CrimesRank (Plumstead Common)
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
Greenwich Creekside222 51,209 51,634 8
Eltham Town & Avery Hill218 61,066 71,914 6
Woolwich Common123 10985 81,704 7
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 Common Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (40 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 202510
April 20254
March 202510
February 20257
January 20256
December 20247
November 20244
October 20249
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 459 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202538
May 202540
April 202530
March 202533
February 202523
January 202544
December 202433
November 202435
October 202460
September 202435
August 202434

A total of 426 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202562
June 202540
May 202535
April 202542
March 202534
February 202529
January 202533
December 202423
November 202423
October 202441
September 202440
August 202424

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20257
April 20256
March 202510
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20259
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202514
April 202514
March 202510
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202513
May 20257
April 20258
March 20257
February 20257
January 20254
December 202411
November 20248
October 20248
September 20249
August 20241

A total of 164 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202512
May 202511
April 202511
March 202513
February 202511
January 202516
December 202412
November 202418
October 202413
September 202418
August 20249

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20253
April 20256
March 20257
February 20259
January 202510
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Plumstead Common in July 2025

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

1. Black Prince Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rutherglen Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rockmount Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Granite Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Glendown Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
7. Camrose Street (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Edison Grove (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
9. Gilbourne Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Camdale Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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