Crime in Greenwich Creekside: statistics, rates and trends

1,790 crimes were recorded in Greenwich Creekside in the 12 months to July 2026, 135.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 394 reports (22% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Greenwich Creekside has the 590th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Greenwich Creekside was highest in the year to July 2025 (2,236 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,790). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 Creekside 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 drugs (+28%) and burglary (+26%). The largest falls were in other crime (-43%) and shoplifting (-43%).

Violence and sexual offences in Greenwich Creekside

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Greenwich Creekside recorded 394 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 22.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Greenwich Creekside

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Greenwich Creekside recorded 337 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 18.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Greenwich Creekside

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Greenwich Creekside recorded 331 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 18.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Greenwich Creekside

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Greenwich Creekside recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Greenwich Creekside

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Greenwich Creekside recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Greenwich Creekside

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Greenwich Creekside recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Greenwich Creekside

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Greenwich Creekside recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Greenwich Creekside

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Greenwich Creekside recorded 78 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 26% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Greenwich Creekside

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Greenwich Creekside recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Greenwich Creekside

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Greenwich Creekside recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Greenwich Creekside

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Greenwich Creekside recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Greenwich Creekside

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Greenwich Creekside recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Greenwich Creekside

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Greenwich Creekside recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Greenwich Creekside

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Greenwich Creekside recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Creekside over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Greenwich Creekside 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 Creekside has an estimated population of 13,212. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Greenwich Creekside sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. 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 Creekside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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