Crime Rate in Woolwich Common: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woolwich Common

The total recorded crimes in Woolwich Common, Greenwich, UK in March 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woolwich Common crime rate of 1.31 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-37.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
Woolwich Common Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 20
  • Vicarage Park with total crimes: 6
  • Wellesley Road with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Woolwich Common has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 1.31 ranking 14th 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.

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
Woolwich Dockyard204 31,209 42,056 5
Abbey Wood135 71,159 62,119 4
Greenwich Creekside198 61,209 51,634 8
Eltham Town & Avery Hill199 51,066 71,914 6
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 Common Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 202518
December 20248
November 202420
October 20246
September 202411
August 20243
April 202411

A total of 485 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 53.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202566
January 202555
December 202446
November 202462
October 202462
September 202456
August 202449
April 202448

A total of 227 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202514
January 202525
December 202420
November 202430
October 202427
September 202435
August 202435
April 202423

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202510
January 202512
December 20245
November 202410
October 202421
September 202411
August 20245
April 20247

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 202412
October 202411
September 202415
August 20245
April 20246

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 202512
January 202510
December 20246
November 202411
October 20248
September 20247
August 20248
April 20248

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 202411
October 202410
September 20247
August 20242
April 20245

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
April 20241

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 202512
December 20249
November 202411
October 202422
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

High Crime Locations Woolwich Common in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Drugs2
Vehicle crime2
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
2. Vicarage Park (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
3. Wellesley Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sandy Hill Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Brookhill Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Woolwich Common (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Greenhill Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
8. Rolfe Terrace (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ruddstreet Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Plumstead Common Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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