Crime Rate in Woolwich Common: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woolwich Common

The total recorded crimes in Woolwich Common, Greenwich, UK in July 2025 are around 123 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woolwich Common crime rate of 1.63 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 Common, encompassing approximately 75,333 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-39.68% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
Woolwich Common Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 24
  • Ruddstreet Close with total crimes: 10
  • Ritter Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Woolwich Common?

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

  • Relative to Greenwich:

    • In 2024, Woolwich Common reported a higher crime volume than the Greenwich average, with 985 crimes compared to 848. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Woolwich Common witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Greenwich.

    • In 2023, Woolwich Common experienced a greater number of crimes than the Greenwich average, with 1,704 crimes compared to 1,415. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Woolwich Common witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the Greenwich.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Woolwich Common Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Woolwich Common has recorded 123 crimes with crime rate of 1.63 ranking 10th out of 22 in the Greenwich, UK

In 2024, the total Woolwich Common crimes were 985. The crime rate of Woolwich Common in 2024 was 13.08 (year) or 1.09 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Greenwich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woolwich Common were around 1,704 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.62 (year) or 1.88 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Greenwich.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woolwich Common)CrimesRank (Woolwich Common)CrimesRank (Woolwich Common)
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
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 Common 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 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 202510
April 20255
March 20254
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 202412
October 202411

A total of 245 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202519
May 202544
April 202523
March 202518
February 202514
January 202525
December 202420
November 202430
October 202427

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
April 202511
March 20252
February 20257
January 202512
December 20249
November 202411
October 202422

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20255
April 202516
March 202513
February 202510
January 202512
December 20245
November 202410
October 202421

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202517
May 20258
April 202511
March 20252
February 202512
January 202510
December 20246
November 202411
October 20248

A total of 532 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202563
May 202552
April 202547
March 202541
February 202566
January 202555
December 202446
November 202462
October 202462

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20251
May 20254
April 20255
March 202510
February 20256
January 202518
December 20248
November 202420
October 20246

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 202511
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 202411
October 202410

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20257
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241

High Crime Locations Woolwich Common in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3
Public order3
2. Ruddstreet Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
3. Ritter Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Sandy Hill Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. Barnfield Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Frederick Place (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
7. Barnfield Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Engineer Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
9. Brookhill Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Coupland Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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