Crime Rate in West Thamesmead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Thamesmead

The total recorded crimes in West Thamesmead, Greenwich, UK in July 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Thamesmead crime rate of 2.09 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 West Thamesmead, encompassing approximately 48,705 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-2.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (93.75% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
West Thamesmead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 13
  • Prison with total crimes: 10
  • Defence Close with total crimes: 8

How safe is West Thamesmead?

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

  • Relative to Greenwich:

    • In 2024, West Thamesmead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Greenwich average, with 573 crimes compared to 848.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West Thamesmead recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Greenwich.

    • In 2023, West Thamesmead had fewer crimes than the Greenwich average, with 1,076 crimes compared to 1,415. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West Thamesmead recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Greenwich.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Thamesmead Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the West Thamesmead has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 2.09 ranking 16th out of 22 in the Greenwich, UK

In 2024, the total West Thamesmead crimes were 573. The crime rate of West Thamesmead in 2024 was 11.76 (year) or 0.98 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Greenwich.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Thamesmead were around 1,076 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.09 (year) or 1.84 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Greenwich.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Thamesmead)CrimesRank (West Thamesmead)CrimesRank (West Thamesmead)
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
Plumstead Common181 7815 111,416 10
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
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

West Thamesmead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20258
April 20256
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20248
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20259
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 450 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202545
May 202543
April 202537
March 202551
February 202544
January 202522
December 202432
November 202426
October 202442
September 202435
August 202429

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202516
May 202510
April 20255
March 20258
February 202515
January 20258
December 202414
November 20247
October 202412
September 202411
August 202421

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202511
April 20258
March 20257
February 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20246
October 20249
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20249
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20256
March 20257
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20256
April 20259
March 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
December 20243
November 20246
September 20245

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations West Thamesmead in July 2025

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

1. Prison (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime2
Public order2
2. Prison (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
3. Defence Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Whinchat Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
5. Miles Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Merbury Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Goosander Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Martins Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
9. Harrier Mews (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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