Crime Rate in Woolwich Dockyard: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woolwich Dockyard

The total recorded crimes in Woolwich Dockyard, Greenwich, UK in May 2025 are around 211 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woolwich Dockyard crime rate of 3.25 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (20.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
Woolwich Dockyard Crime Hotspots

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

  • Murrays Yard with total crimes: 24
  • Venus Road with total crimes: 13
  • Hare 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 areas in the Greenwich.

    • 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 areas in the Greenwich.

  • 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 May 2025 the Woolwich Dockyard has recorded 211 crimes with crime rate of 3.25 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woolwich Dockyard)CrimesRank (Woolwich Dockyard)CrimesRank (Woolwich Dockyard)
Greenwich Peninsula280 11,743 12,548 1
Plumstead & Glyndon217 21,424 22,413 2
Woolwich Arsenal188 41,401 32,263 3
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 Dockyard Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20258
February 20254
January 202510
December 20243
November 202410
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 315 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202524
March 202538
February 202520
January 202520
December 202426
November 202434
October 202444
September 202433
August 202432

A total of 154 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 202520
February 202514
January 202516
December 202419
November 202420
October 202416
September 202420
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20256
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20249
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 517 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202549
March 202557
February 202559
January 202547
December 202444
November 202451
October 202466
September 202451
August 202434

A total of 67 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 202514
February 20254
January 20252
December 20249
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241

A total of 144 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202514
March 202517
February 202518
January 202517
December 202415
November 20248
October 20249
September 202412
August 202413

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202510
March 202511
February 202510
January 20259
December 202413
November 202413
October 202417
September 20242
August 20249

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202515
March 202510
February 202513
January 20259
December 20245
November 20247
October 202412
September 202411
August 20242

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20259
March 20258
February 20258
January 20254
December 202410
November 20246
October 20245
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202513
March 202513
February 202520
January 202516
December 202414
November 202417
October 202415
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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

High Crime Locations Woolwich Dockyard in May 2025

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

1. Murrays Yard (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting4
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Robbery2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Venus Road (Map)
Total13
Drugs8
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
3. Hare Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Robbery3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Herringham Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
8. Carr Grove (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Mulgrave Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Macbean Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1

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