Crime in Charlton Village & Riverside: statistics, rates and trends
988 crimes were recorded in Charlton Village & Riverside in the 12 months to July 2026, 129.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Charlton Village & Riverside at a glance
- Crime trends in Charlton Village & Riverside
- Types of crime in Charlton Village & Riverside
- Charlton Village & Riverside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Charlton Village & Riverside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Charlton Village & Riverside
- Population and deprivation in Charlton Village & Riverside
- Questions about crime in Charlton Village & Riverside
- About this data
988 crimes were recorded in Charlton Village & Riverside in the 12 months to July 2026, 129.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 305 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Charlton Village & Riverside has the 684th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Charlton Village & Riverside | Greenwich | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 988 | 33,981 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 129.5 | 113.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,630 | 299,528 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Charlton Village & Riverside was highest in the year to July 2026 (988 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (738). Over the whole period it rose 32%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 988 | 129.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 817 | 107.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 738 | 96.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 960 | 125.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 831 | 108.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 884 | 115.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 938 | 122.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 908 | 119.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 748 | 98.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 83 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 91 |
| March 2026 | 90 |
| February 2026 | 88 |
| January 2026 | 87 |
| December 2025 | 81 |
| November 2025 | 75 |
| October 2025 | 90 |
| September 2025 | 100 |
| August 2025 | 82 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Charlton Village & Riverside 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, shoplifting, drugs.
The largest increases were in drugs (+102%) and public order (+56%). The largest falls were in burglary (-35%) and criminal damage and arson (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 305 | 40.0 | 1.17 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 173 | 22.7 | 1.48 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 116 | 15.2 | 1.83 | +49% |
| Drugs | 87 | 11.4 | 3.49 | +102% |
| Public order | 70 | 9.2 | 1.38 | +56% |
| Vehicle crime | 64 | 8.4 | 1.70 | -6% |
| Other theft | 52 | 6.8 | 1.07 | +6% |
| Robbery | 35 | 4.6 | 3.40 | +133% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -32% |
| Burglary | 24 | 3.1 | 0.89 | -35% |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 2.4 | 1.40 | +0% |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.0 | 0.93 | +150% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.27 | -71% |
Violence and sexual offences in Charlton Village & Riverside
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Charlton Village & Riverside recorded 305 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 30.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Charlton Village & Riverside
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Charlton Village & Riverside recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 17.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Charlton Village & Riverside
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Charlton Village & Riverside recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Charlton Village & Riverside
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Charlton Village & Riverside recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 102% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Charlton Village & Riverside
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Charlton Village & Riverside recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Charlton Village & Riverside
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Charlton Village & Riverside recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Charlton Village & Riverside
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Charlton Village & Riverside recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Charlton Village & Riverside
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Charlton Village & Riverside recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Charlton Village & Riverside
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Charlton Village & Riverside recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Charlton Village & Riverside
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Charlton Village & Riverside recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Charlton Village & Riverside
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Charlton Village & Riverside recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Charlton Village & Riverside
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Charlton Village & Riverside recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Charlton Village & Riverside
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Charlton Village & Riverside recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Charlton Village & Riverside, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Charlton Village & Riverside.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Charlton Village & Riverside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Hornfair | 861 | 71.6 | -45% |
| Woolwich Dockyard | 2,393 | 170.0 | +31% |
| Kidbrooke Park | 980 | 85.4 | -34% |
| Greenwich Peninsula | 2,866 | 185.3 | +43% |
| Blackheath Westcombe | 980 | 69.6 | -46% |
| East Greenwich | 1,512 | 107.0 | -17% |
| Woolwich Common | 1,845 | 132.2 | +2% |
| Shooters Hill | 984 | 84.7 | -35% |
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 Charlton Village & Riverside over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Linton Close | 122 |
| On or near Charlton | 79 |
| On or near Supermarket | 69 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 62 |
| On or near Charlton Church Lane | 48 |
| On or near Coombe Lodge | 39 |
| On or near Valley Grove | 34 |
| On or near The Heights | 31 |
| On or near Springfield Grove | 30 |
| On or near Cemetery Lane | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Charlton Village & Riverside 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 330 | 33.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 249 | 25.2% |
| Not recorded | 173 | 17.5% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 7.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 68 | 6.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 4.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Charlton Village & Riverside has an estimated population of 7,630. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Charlton Village & Riverside sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Charlton Village & Riverside |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 36.7% |
| Social rented homes | 41.8% |
| Private rented homes | 21.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
Is Charlton Village & Riverside a safe place to live?
Charlton Village & Riverside recorded 129.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Charlton Village & Riverside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 305 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (173).
Is crime in Charlton Village & Riverside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Charlton Village & Riverside was up 21% on the year before: 988 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 817 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Charlton Village & Riverside?
Charlton Village & Riverside is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Charlton Village & Riverside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.