Crime in Charlton Village & Riverside: statistics, rates and trends
974 crimes were recorded in Charlton Village & Riverside in the 12 months to August 2026, 127.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Charlton Village & Riverside
- Questions about crime in Charlton Village & Riverside
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (297), anti-social behaviour (172) and shoplifting (122) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 727th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Charlton Village & Riverside | Greenwich | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 974 | 33,919 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 127.7 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,630 | 299,528 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Charlton Village & Riverside of any year here (974 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 974 | 127.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 790 | 103.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 777 | 101.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 952 | 124.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 836 | 109.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 867 | 113.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 940 | 123.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 944 | 123.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 735 | 96.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 68 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Charlton Village & Riverside recorded notably more robbery (3.6 times the national rate), drugs (3.2 times the national rate) and shoplifting (89% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (51% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 45 to 79 and public order rose from 40 to 69, while burglary fell from 37 to 23 and criminal damage and arson fell from 37 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 297 | 38.9 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 172 | 22.5 | 15.4 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 122 | 16.0 | 8.5 | +69% |
| Drugs | 79 | 10.4 | 3.3 | +76% |
| Public order | 69 | 9.0 | 6.7 | +72% |
| Vehicle crime | 65 | 8.5 | 5.0 | +2% |
| Other theft | 51 | 6.7 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Robbery | 37 | 4.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Burglary | 23 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -38% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 2.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Charlton Village & Riverside; the highest is Greenwich Peninsula (183.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Charlton Hornfair (69.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Charlton Village & Riverside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Hornfair | 829 | 69.0 | -46% |
| Woolwich Dockyard | 2,385 | 169.4 | +33% |
| Kidbrooke Park | 971 | 84.7 | -34% |
| Greenwich Peninsula | 2,839 | 183.5 | +44% |
| Blackheath Westcombe | 980 | 69.6 | -46% |
| East Greenwich | 1,532 | 108.4 | -15% |
| Woolwich Common | 1,920 | 137.5 | +8% |
| Shooters Hill | 984 | 84.7 | -34% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Charlton Village & Riverside over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Linton Close” (125).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Linton Close | 125 |
| On or near Charlton | 76 |
| On or near Supermarket | 72 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 57 |
| On or near Charlton Church Lane | 44 |
| On or near Coombe Lodge | 37 |
| On or near Valley Grove | 34 |
| On or near The Heights | 31 |
| On or near Springfield Grove | 30 |
| On or near B210 | 28 |
Of the 802 crimes in Charlton Village & Riverside with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 172 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 334 | 41.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 255 | 31.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 7.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Charlton Village & Riverside has an estimated population of 7,630 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (42%, against 17%), more households without a car (45%, against 23%) and more unemployed residents (5.5%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Charlton Village & Riverside average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Charlton Village & Riverside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 45.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 36.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 41.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Charlton Village & Riverside a safe place to live?
Charlton Village & Riverside recorded 127.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 727th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Charlton Village & Riverside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 297 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (172).
Is crime in Charlton Village & Riverside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Charlton Village & Riverside was up 23% on the year before: 974 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 790 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Charlton Village & Riverside?
About 7,630 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Charlton Village & Riverside?
Charlton Village & Riverside 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.