WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in West Thamesmead, Greenwich

Comprehensive safety analysis for West Thamesmead, localized within Greenwich.

Total Crimes

79
trending_up +9.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

75.8per 1k
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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

11,814

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences31
Anti-social Behaviour18
Vehicle Crime7
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Drug Offences4
Other Theft4
Burglary3
Other Crime3
Public Order1
Theft from Person1
Robbery1
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Prison Map
Violence and sexual offences: 9Other crime: 3
12
On or near Whinchat Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Other theft: 2Burglary: 1
7
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 4Robbery: 2Theft from the person: 1
7
On or near Twin Tumps Way Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1
6
On or near Goosander Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
6
On or near Petrol Station Map
Other theft: 6
6
On or near Saunders Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 1Shoplifting: 1
5
On or near Nickelby Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Crowfoot Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Warrior Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3

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Local Rank

#8safest in Greenwich

City Average

107.99per 1k

Local Policing

West Thamesmead

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Local Priorities

Violent Crime including Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG)

Issued: 9 Mar 2026

Status Update

High visibility patrols continue to be conducted throughout the ward to prevent violent offences, particularly along the Thames Path as an area highlighted by residents that can sometimes feel unsafe.

Actioned: 22 Jun 2026

Acquisitive crimes: Burglaries and thefts including thefts of and from motor vehicles.

Issued: 9 Mar 2026

Status Update

Targeted patrols of hot spot areas, utilising police powers to stop and search suspicious vehicles and persons. Leaflet dropping with crime prevention advice in areas affected by burglaries and thefts, reassurance visits and cocooning.

Actioned: 22 Jun 2026

Fly-tipping

Issued: 9 Mar 2026

Status Update

Fly-tipping has been raised by local residents as a rising problem within West Thamesmead. Residents at the local ward panel in conjunction have decided that this should be a priority for the next quarter. By working in partnership with local authority and housing associations we hope to deter future incidents taking place and to apprehend any offenders found committing such offences.

Actioned: 22 Jun 2026

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