Crime in East Greenwich: statistics, rates and trends
1,512 crimes were recorded in East Greenwich in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in East Greenwich at a glance
- Crime trends in East Greenwich
- Types of crime in East Greenwich
- East Greenwich compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in East Greenwich
- What happened after crimes were reported in East Greenwich
- Population and deprivation in East Greenwich
- Questions about crime in East Greenwich
- About this data
1,512 crimes were recorded in East Greenwich in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 384 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, East Greenwich has the 1,067th highest crime rate.
| Measure | East Greenwich | Greenwich | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,512 | 33,981 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.0 | 113.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,131 | 299,528 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in East Greenwich was highest in the year to July 2020 (3,020 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,483). Over the whole period it fell 30%, 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 | 1,512 | 107.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,483 | 104.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,697 | 120.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,375 | 168.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,614 | 185.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,590 | 183.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,020 | 213.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,592 | 183.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,162 | 153.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 159 |
| June 2026 | 130 |
| May 2026 | 144 |
| April 2026 | 155 |
| March 2026 | 121 |
| February 2026 | 104 |
| January 2026 | 97 |
| December 2025 | 93 |
| November 2025 | 129 |
| October 2025 | 100 |
| September 2025 | 125 |
| August 2025 | 155 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in East Greenwich 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, other theft.
The largest increases were in burglary (+20%) and anti-social behaviour (+18%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-28%) and drugs (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 384 | 27.2 | 0.79 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 291 | 20.6 | 1.34 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 217 | 15.4 | 1.85 | -2% |
| Other theft | 131 | 9.3 | 1.45 | +7% |
| Burglary | 84 | 5.9 | 1.68 | +20% |
| Public order | 83 | 5.9 | 0.88 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 83 | 5.9 | 1.19 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 5.3 | 0.78 | +0% |
| Drugs | 52 | 3.7 | 1.13 | -24% |
| Robbery | 38 | 2.7 | 1.99 | +3% |
| Theft from the person | 34 | 2.4 | 1.42 | -21% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 1.6 | 1.98 | -28% |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.9 | 0.44 | -19% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.29 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in East Greenwich
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. East Greenwich recorded 384 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 25.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in East Greenwich
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. East Greenwich recorded 291 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 19.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in East Greenwich
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. East Greenwich recorded 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in East Greenwich
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. East Greenwich recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in East Greenwich
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. East Greenwich recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in East Greenwich
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. East Greenwich recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in East Greenwich
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. East Greenwich recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in East Greenwich
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. East Greenwich recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in East Greenwich
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. East Greenwich recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in East Greenwich
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. East Greenwich recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in East Greenwich
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. East Greenwich recorded 34 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 down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in East Greenwich
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. East Greenwich recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in East Greenwich
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. East Greenwich recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in East Greenwich
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. East Greenwich recorded 4 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 up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to East Greenwich, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to East Greenwich.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Greenwich |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Peninsula | 2,866 | 185.3 | +73% |
| Blackheath Westcombe | 980 | 69.6 | -35% |
| Greenwich Creekside | 1,790 | 135.5 | +27% |
| Charlton Hornfair | 861 | 71.6 | -33% |
| Greenwich Park | 1,145 | 119.8 | +12% |
| Charlton Village & Riverside | 988 | 129.5 | +21% |
| Kidbrooke Park | 980 | 85.4 | -20% |
| Woolwich Dockyard | 2,393 | 170.0 | +59% |
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 East Greenwich over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 133 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 127 |
| On or near Hazel Lane | 88 |
| On or near Christchurch Way | 74 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 53 |
| On or near Rodmere Street | 51 |
| On or near Mell Street | 48 |
| On or near Hevelius Close | 44 |
| On or near Manilla Walk | 42 |
| On or near Hatcliffe Street | 39 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in East Greenwich 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 | 579 | 38.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 364 | 24.1% |
| Not recorded | 291 | 19.2% |
| Under investigation | 145 | 9.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
East Greenwich has an estimated population of 14,131. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in East Greenwich sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | East Greenwich |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 75.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.2% |
| Social rented homes | 29.8% |
| Private rented homes | 26.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is East Greenwich a safe place to live?
East Greenwich recorded 107.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 East Greenwich?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 384 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (291).
Is crime in East Greenwich going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Greenwich was up 2% on the year before: 1,512 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,483 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers East Greenwich?
East Greenwich 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 East Greenwich. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.