Crime Rate in Shooters Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shooters Hill

The total recorded crimes in Shooters Hill, Greenwich, UK in March 2025 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shooters Hill crime rate of 1.61 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (163.64% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Shooters Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ennis Road with total crimes: 10
  • Kenilworth Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Mayplace Lane with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Shooters Hill has recorded 92 crimes with crime rate of 1.61 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greenwich)CrimesRank (Greenwich)CrimesRank (Greenwich)
Greenwich Peninsula233 11,743 12,548 1
Plumstead & Glyndon204 41,424 22,413 2
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
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

Shooters Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20254
December 20248
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
April 202413

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

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

A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202511
January 202515
December 202416
November 202411
October 202426
September 202418
August 202417
April 202427

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20259
December 20244
November 20247
October 20242
September 202410
August 20244
April 20245

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
April 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 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
April 20241

High Crime Locations Shooters Hill in March 2025

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

1. Ennis Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Kenilworth Gardens (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
3. Mayplace Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Eglinton Hill (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
5. Ripon Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
6. Peace Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
7. Ankerdine Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
8. Eaglesfield Road (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
10. Wrottesley Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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