Crime in Greenwich district: statistics, rates and trends

33,981 crimes were recorded in Greenwich district in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 10,388 reports (31% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Greenwich district has the 58th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Greenwich district was highest in the year to July 2020 (35,012 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (30,582). Over the whole period it rose 11%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Greenwich district over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, other theft.

The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+14%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-25%) and criminal damage and arson (-24%).

Violence and sexual offences in Greenwich district

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Greenwich district recorded 10,388 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 30.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Greenwich district

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Greenwich district recorded 6,493 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 19.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Greenwich district

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Greenwich district recorded 2,739 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Greenwich district

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Greenwich district recorded 2,581 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Greenwich district

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Greenwich district recorded 2,507 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Greenwich district

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Greenwich district recorded 2,080 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Greenwich district

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Greenwich district recorded 1,642 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Greenwich district

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Greenwich district recorded 1,477 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Greenwich district

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Greenwich district recorded 1,406 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Greenwich district

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Greenwich district recorded 907 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Greenwich district

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Greenwich district recorded 814 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Greenwich district

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Greenwich district recorded 457 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Greenwich district

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Greenwich district recorded 260 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Greenwich district

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Greenwich district recorded 230 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Greenwich district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Greenwich district.

24 areas within Greenwich district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Woolwich Arsenal had the highest rate (198.8 per 1,000) and Eltham Park & Progress the lowest (68.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Greenwich district over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Greenwich district over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Greenwich district has an estimated population of 299,528. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Greenwich district sits in decile 4.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Greenwich district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.