Crime Rate in Woolwich Dockyard: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woolwich Dockyard

The total recorded crimes in Woolwich Dockyard, Greenwich, UK in March 2025 are around 204 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woolwich Dockyard crime rate of 3.15 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 Dockyard, encompassing approximately 64,853 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (-3.39% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
Woolwich Dockyard Crime Hotspots

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

  • Murrays Yard with total crimes: 32
  • Herringham Road with total crimes: 10
  • Lord Warwick Street with total crimes: 10

How safe is Woolwich Dockyard?

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

  • Relative to Greenwich:

    • In 2024, Woolwich Dockyard reported a higher crime volume than the Greenwich average, with 1,209 crimes compared to 848. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Woolwich Dockyard witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Woolwich Dockyard experienced a greater number of crimes than the Greenwich average, with 2,056 crimes compared to 1,415. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Woolwich Dockyard witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Woolwich Dockyard Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Woolwich Dockyard has recorded 204 crimes with crime rate of 3.15 ranking 3th out of 22 in the Greenwich, UK

In 2024, the total Woolwich Dockyard crimes were 1,209. The crime rate of Woolwich Dockyard in 2024 was 18.64 (year) or 1.55 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Greenwich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woolwich Dockyard were around 2,056 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.70 (year) or 2.64 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Greenwich.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greenwich)CrimesRank (Greenwich)CrimesRank (Greenwich)
Greenwich Peninsula233 11,743 12,548 1
Plumstead & Glyndon204 41,424 22,413 2
Woolwich Arsenal209 21,401 32,263 3
Abbey Wood135 71,159 62,119 4
Greenwich Creekside198 61,209 51,634 8
Eltham Town & Avery Hill199 51,066 71,914 6
Woolwich Common99 14985 81,704 7
Plumstead Common133 8815 111,416 10
Thamesmead Moorings126 9817 101,464 9
East Greenwich123 10866 91,255 12
Charlton Hornfair111 11768 121,267 11
Blackheath Westcombe105 12632 151,228 13
Greenwich Park98 15754 131,148 14
Middle Park & Horn Park101 13481 19967 19
Kidbrooke Park87 20703 141,019 17
Shooters Hill92 17572 171,107 15
West Thamesmead95 16573 161,076 16
Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham90 19556 18978 18
Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe90 18434 22597 23
Charlton Village & Riverside68 22468 20880 20
Eltham Page70 21422 23792 21
Eltham Park & Progress62 23453 21698 22

Woolwich Dockyard Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 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 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) also being high.

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 202510
December 20243
November 202410
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202513
January 20259
December 20245
November 20247
October 202412
September 202411
August 20242
April 202410

A total of 145 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202514
January 202516
December 202419
November 202420
October 202416
September 202420
August 20243
July 20241
April 202415
March 20241

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202510
January 20259
December 202413
November 202413
October 202417
September 20242
August 20249
April 20248

A total of 455 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202557
February 202559
January 202547
December 202444
November 202451
October 202466
September 202451
August 202434
April 202446

A total of 286 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202520
January 202520
December 202426
November 202434
October 202444
September 202433
August 202432
April 202439

A total of 115 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202518
January 202517
December 202415
November 20248
October 20249
September 202412
August 202413
April 20246

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20254
December 202410
November 20246
October 20245
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20254
January 20252
December 20249
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
April 20248

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202520
January 202516
December 202414
November 202417
October 202415
September 20249
August 20244
April 202415

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20249
September 20247
August 20241
April 20247

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Woolwich Dockyard in March 2025

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

1. Murrays Yard (Map)
Total32
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order4
Shoplifting4
Theft from the person3
Drugs2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Herringham Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Lord Warwick Street (Map)
Total10
Drugs5
Possession of weapons2
Theft from the person2
Public order1
4. Hare Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting3
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Cannon Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Mulgrave Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Macbean Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons2
Other theft1

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