Crime Rate in Woolwich Arsenal: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woolwich Arsenal

The total recorded crimes in Woolwich Arsenal, Greenwich, UK in May 2025 are around 188 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woolwich Arsenal crime rate of 1.60 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Other theft: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
Woolwich Arsenal Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greens End with total crimes: 11
  • Thomas Street with total crimes: 10
  • Woolwich New Road with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Woolwich Arsenal has recorded 188 crimes with crime rate of 1.60 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woolwich Arsenal)CrimesRank (Woolwich Arsenal)CrimesRank (Woolwich Arsenal)
Greenwich Peninsula280 11,743 12,548 1
Plumstead & Glyndon217 21,424 22,413 2
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
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

Woolwich Arsenal Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 492 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 202511
February 202514
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 202411
September 202410
August 20246
May 20244

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202516
March 202512
February 202513
January 20259
December 202415
November 202412
October 202415
September 202416
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 73 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20259
February 20257
January 20253
December 202414
November 202415
October 202414
September 20248
May 20243

A total of 491 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202555
March 202565
February 202537
January 202540
December 202449
November 202441
October 202450
September 202449
August 202445
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202512
March 202512
February 202522
January 202510
December 202415
November 202411
October 202414
September 202418
August 202413
July 20242

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 128 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255
January 202511
December 20248
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 21 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
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
August 20245

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Woolwich Arsenal in May 2025

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

1. Greens End (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
2. Thomas Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Woolwich New Road (Map)
Total9
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Major Draper Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Love Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Taylor'S Buildings (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Powis Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Wilmount Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
9. Duke Of Wellington Avenue (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Jessup Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2

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