Crime Rate in Woolwich Arsenal: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woolwich Arsenal

The total recorded crimes in Woolwich Arsenal, Greenwich, UK in July 2025 are around 227 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woolwich Arsenal crime rate of 1.93 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 Woolwich Arsenal, encompassing approximately 117,651 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (-27.91% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (8.51% increase)
  • Other theft: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
Woolwich Arsenal Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greens End with total crimes: 26
  • Hastings Street with total crimes: 12
  • Wellington Street with total crimes: 10

How safe is Woolwich Arsenal?

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

  • Relative to Greenwich:

    • In 2024, Woolwich Arsenal reported a higher crime volume than the Greenwich average, with 1,401 crimes compared to 848. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Woolwich Arsenal witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 22 other areas in the Greenwich.

    • In 2023, Woolwich Arsenal experienced a greater number of crimes than the Greenwich average, with 2,263 crimes compared to 1,415. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Woolwich Arsenal witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 22 other areas in the Greenwich.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Greenwich, Woolwich Arsenal has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Woolwich Arsenal Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Woolwich Arsenal has recorded 227 crimes with crime rate of 1.93 ranking 4th out of 22 in the Greenwich, UK

In 2024, the total Woolwich Arsenal crimes were 1,401. The crime rate of Woolwich Arsenal in 2024 was 11.91 (year) or 0.99 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Greenwich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woolwich Arsenal were around 2,263 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.23 (year) or 1.60 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Greenwich.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woolwich Arsenal)CrimesRank (Woolwich Arsenal)CrimesRank (Woolwich Arsenal)
Greenwich Peninsula271 11,743 12,548 1
Plumstead & Glyndon236 21,424 22,413 2
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
West Thamesmead102 16573 161,076 16
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

Woolwich Arsenal 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 62 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (47 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (53 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (50 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (61 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 590 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202547
May 202548
April 202546
March 202547
February 202547
January 202553
December 202440
November 202450
October 202454
September 202446
August 202461

A total of 634 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202562
June 202586
May 202555
April 202555
March 202565
February 202537
January 202540
December 202449
November 202441
October 202450
September 202449
August 202445

A total of 146 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202511
May 20259
April 20259
March 202518
February 20254
January 202513
December 20247
November 202421
October 202421
September 202412
August 202414

A total of 162 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202513
May 202519
April 202516
March 202512
February 202513
January 20259
December 202415
November 202412
October 202415
September 202416
August 20243

A total of 176 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202514
May 202517
April 202512
March 202512
February 202522
January 202510
December 202415
November 202411
October 202414
September 202418
August 202413

A total of 91 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202511
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
February 20251
January 20255
December 20249
November 202416
October 202410
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20256
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20258
December 20245
November 20248
October 20249
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20254
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255
January 202511
December 20248
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20255
April 20259
March 20259
February 20257
January 20253
December 202414
November 202415
October 202414
September 20248

A total of 100 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20257
April 20256
March 202511
February 202514
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 202411
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
August 20245

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20243

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20256
April 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202519
May 202510
April 202512
March 202511
February 202513
January 20254
December 20245
November 202414
October 202415
September 20247
August 20246

High Crime Locations Woolwich Arsenal in July 2025

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

1. Greens End (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting16
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Robbery2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Hastings Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Other crime1
3. Wellington Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Beresford Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
5. Duke Of Wellington Avenue (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Woolwich New Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
7. Thomas Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Arthur Grove (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
9. Cadogan Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
10. Argyll Road (Map)
Total7
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1

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