Crime Rate in Thamesmead Moorings: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thamesmead Moorings

The total recorded crimes in Thamesmead Moorings, Greenwich, UK in March 2025 are around 126 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thamesmead Moorings crime rate of 2.52 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (91.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
Thamesmead Moorings Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Saunders Way with total crimes: 8
  • Barnham Drive with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Thamesmead Moorings has recorded 126 crimes with crime rate of 2.52 ranking 9th 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.

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
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

Thamesmead Moorings Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202512
January 202517
December 202429
November 202428
October 202427
September 202422
August 202420
April 202430

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
August 20243
April 20247

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
April 20243

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202540
January 202528
December 202431
November 202440
October 202425
September 202436
August 202422
April 202433

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 202510
December 20246
November 20248
October 202410
September 20242
August 20242
April 202413

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202515
January 20252
December 202410
November 20244
October 20248
September 202413
August 20247
April 20246

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20258
December 202411
November 202413
October 20245
September 20248
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 131 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202515
January 202514
December 202423
November 20247
October 202418
September 202429
August 20243
April 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20247
August 20242
April 20244

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Thamesmead Moorings in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting13
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Saunders Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Barnham Drive (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Waterfield Close (Map)
Total7
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lakeside Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
6. Greenhaven Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
7. Attlee Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
8. Carlyle Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
9. Purland Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
10. Swift Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2

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