Crime Rate in Thamesmead Moorings: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thamesmead Moorings

The total recorded crimes in Thamesmead Moorings, Greenwich, UK in May 2025 are around 121 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thamesmead Moorings crime rate of 2.42 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 Thamesmead Moorings, encompassing approximately 50,038 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (22.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
Thamesmead Moorings Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tawney Road with total crimes: 8
  • Carlyle Road with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

How safe is Thamesmead Moorings?

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

  • Relative to Greenwich:

    • In 2024, Thamesmead Moorings demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Greenwich average, with 817 crimes compared to 848.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Thamesmead Moorings witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Greenwich.

    • In 2023, Thamesmead Moorings experienced a greater number of crimes than the Greenwich average, with 1,464 crimes compared to 1,415. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Thamesmead Moorings witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the Greenwich.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Thamesmead Moorings Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Thamesmead Moorings has recorded 121 crimes with crime rate of 2.42 ranking 12th out of 22 in the Greenwich, UK

In 2024, the total Thamesmead Moorings crimes were 817. The crime rate of Thamesmead Moorings in 2024 was 16.33 (year) or 1.36 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Greenwich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thamesmead Moorings were around 1,464 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.26 (year) or 2.44 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Greenwich.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thamesmead Moorings)CrimesRank (Thamesmead Moorings)CrimesRank (Thamesmead Moorings)
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
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
Shooters Hill72 20572 171,107 15
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

Thamesmead Moorings Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 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 Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202516
March 202523
February 202512
January 202517
December 202429
November 202428
October 202427
September 202422
August 202420

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202531
March 202536
February 202540
January 202528
December 202431
November 202440
October 202425
September 202436
August 202422

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20258
February 202515
January 20252
December 202410
November 20244
October 20248
September 202413
August 20247

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 202411
November 20247
October 202411
September 202412
August 20245

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202514
March 202518
February 202515
January 202514
December 202423
November 20247
October 202418
September 202429
August 20243

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202510
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20257
March 202510
February 20254
January 202510
December 20246
November 20248
October 202410
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20257
February 20256
January 20258
December 202411
November 202413
October 20245
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Thamesmead Moorings in May 2025

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

1. Tawney Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
2. Carlyle Road (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Robbery2
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
5. Hill View Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Waterside Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Byron Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Owen Close (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Floathaven Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1

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