Crime Rate in West Thamesmead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Thamesmead

The total recorded crimes in West Thamesmead, Greenwich, UK in May 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Thamesmead crime rate of 1.79 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (16.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
West Thamesmead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 11
  • Prison with total crimes: 7
  • Boughton Road with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the West Thamesmead has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 1.79 ranking 17th 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.

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

West Thamesmead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 361 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations West Thamesmead in May 2025

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

1. Prison (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
2. Prison (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
3. Boughton Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Defence Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Avocet Mews (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Goosander Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Crowfoot Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Kentlea Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
9. Tuppy Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Allenby Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3

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