Crime Rate in Shooters Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shooters Hill

The total recorded crimes in Shooters Hill, Greenwich, UK in May 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shooters Hill crime rate of 1.26 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 Shooters Hill, encompassing approximately 57,268 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Shooters Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eglinton Hill with total crimes: 7
  • Crown Woods Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Westdale Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Shooters Hill?

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

  • Relative to Greenwich:

    • In 2024, Shooters Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Greenwich average, with 572 crimes compared to 848.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Shooters Hill recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the Greenwich.

    • In 2023, Shooters Hill had fewer crimes than the Greenwich average, with 1,107 crimes compared to 1,415. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Shooters Hill recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the Greenwich.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shooters Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Shooters Hill has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 1.26 ranking 20th out of 22 in the Greenwich, UK

In 2024, the total Shooters Hill crimes were 572. The crime rate of Shooters Hill in 2024 was 9.99 (year) or 0.83 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Greenwich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shooters Hill were around 1,107 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.33 (year) or 1.61 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Greenwich.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shooters Hill)CrimesRank (Shooters Hill)CrimesRank (Shooters Hill)
Greenwich Peninsula280 11,743 12,548 1
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
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

Shooters Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202516
March 202529
February 202511
January 202515
December 202416
November 202411
October 202426
September 202418
August 202417

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202533
March 202526
February 202520
January 202521
December 202437
November 202423
October 202429
September 202427
August 202426

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20256
January 20259
December 20244
November 20247
October 20242
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202513
March 20256
February 20257
January 20254
December 20248
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Shooters Hill in May 2025

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

1. Eglinton Hill (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
2. Crown Woods Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Westdale Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
4. Kinlet Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
5. Mereworth Drive (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Brinklow Crescent (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gildersome Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Dallin Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Kenilworth Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shooters Hill (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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