Crime in Blackheath Westcombe: statistics, rates and trends
980 crimes were recorded in Blackheath Westcombe in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Blackheath Westcombe at a glance
- Crime trends in Blackheath Westcombe
- Types of crime in Blackheath Westcombe
- Blackheath Westcombe compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Blackheath Westcombe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Blackheath Westcombe
- Demographics of Blackheath Westcombe
- Questions about crime in Blackheath Westcombe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (308), anti-social behaviour (197) and vehicle crime (115) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,251st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Blackheath Westcombe | Greenwich | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 980 | 33,919 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.6 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 14,089 | 299,528 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Blackheath Westcombe of any year here (980 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 980 | 69.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,141 | 81.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,171 | 83.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,152 | 81.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,166 | 82.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,192 | 84.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,350 | 95.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,354 | 96.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,222 | 86.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 101 |
| July 2026 | 108 |
| June 2026 | 75 |
| May 2026 | 81 |
| April 2026 | 83 |
| March 2026 | 93 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 84 |
| December 2025 | 69 |
| November 2025 | 73 |
| October 2025 | 74 |
| September 2025 | 75 |
Compared with England and Wales, Blackheath Westcombe recorded notably more vehicle crime (64% above the national rate) and robbery (36% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (83% below) and criminal damage and arson (62% below). On the year before, drugs fell from 61 to 33 and public order fell from 80 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 308 | 21.9 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 197 | 14.0 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 115 | 8.2 | 5.0 | +3% |
| Other theft | 84 | 6.0 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Burglary | 60 | 4.3 | 3.6 | -26% |
| Public order | 51 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Drugs | 33 | 2.3 | 3.3 | -46% |
| Robbery | 26 | 1.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 1.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 1.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Blackheath Westcombe; the highest is Greenwich Peninsula (183.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Charlton Hornfair (69.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blackheath Westcombe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Hornfair | 829 | 69.0 | -1% |
| East Greenwich | 1,532 | 108.4 | +56% |
| Kidbrooke Park | 971 | 84.7 | +22% |
| Charlton Village & Riverside | 974 | 127.7 | +84% |
| Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe | 1,095 | 132.2 | +90% |
| Greenwich Peninsula | 2,839 | 183.5 | +164% |
| Greenwich Park | 1,134 | 118.6 | +71% |
| Greenwich Creekside | 1,829 | 138.4 | +99% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Blackheath Westcombe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (63).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 63 |
| On or near Parking Area | 57 |
| On or near Dornberg Close | 46 |
| On or near Susan Road | 37 |
| On or near Kidbrooke Park Close | 32 |
| On or near Chiswell Square | 27 |
| On or near Broadbridge Close | 23 |
| On or near Coleraine Road | 23 |
| On or near St Andrews Mews | 20 |
| On or near Ulundi Road | 19 |
Of the 783 crimes in Blackheath Westcombe with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 197 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 352 | 45.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 251 | 32.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 84 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Blackheath Westcombe has an estimated population of 14,089 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (63%, against 34%), more households without a car (39%, against 23%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (10%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Blackheath Westcombe average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Blackheath Westcombe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 62.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 38.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Blackheath Westcombe a safe place to live?
Blackheath Westcombe recorded 69.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,251st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Blackheath Westcombe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 308 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (197).
Is crime in Blackheath Westcombe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blackheath Westcombe was down 14% on the year before: 980 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,141 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Blackheath Westcombe?
About 14,089 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Blackheath Westcombe?
Blackheath Westcombe is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.