Crime in Greenwich Creekside: statistics, rates and trends
1,829 crimes were recorded in Greenwich Creekside in the 12 months to August 2026, 138.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Greenwich Creekside at a glance
- Crime trends in Greenwich Creekside
- Types of crime in Greenwich Creekside
- Greenwich Creekside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Greenwich Creekside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Greenwich Creekside
- Demographics of Greenwich Creekside
- Questions about crime in Greenwich Creekside
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (407), shoplifting (357) and anti-social behaviour (335) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 549th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Greenwich Creekside | Greenwich | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,829 | 33,919 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 138.4 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,212 | 299,528 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Greenwich Creekside peaked in the year to August 2025 (2,237 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,763). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,829 | 138.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,237 | 169.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,969 | 149.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,964 | 148.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,884 | 142.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,979 | 149.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,101 | 159.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,939 | 146.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,763 | 133.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 224 |
| July 2026 | 183 |
| June 2026 | 156 |
| May 2026 | 128 |
| April 2026 | 113 |
| March 2026 | 158 |
| February 2026 | 154 |
| January 2026 | 134 |
| December 2025 | 120 |
| November 2025 | 156 |
| October 2025 | 153 |
| September 2025 | 150 |
Compared with England and Wales, Greenwich Creekside recorded notably more bicycle theft (3.9 times the national rate), theft from the person (3.8 times the national rate) and shoplifting (3.2 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (54% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 61 to 82 and drugs rose from 90 to 109, while shoplifting fell from 582 to 357 and public order fell from 139 to 91.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 407 | 30.8 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 357 | 27.0 | 8.5 | -39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 335 | 25.4 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Other theft | 144 | 10.9 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Drugs | 109 | 8.3 | 3.3 | +21% |
| Public order | 91 | 6.9 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Theft from the person | 84 | 6.4 | 1.7 | -34% |
| Burglary | 82 | 6.2 | 3.6 | +34% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 4.4 | 5.0 | -23% |
| Robbery | 52 | 3.9 | 1.4 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 42 | 3.2 | 0.8 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Greenwich Creekside; the highest is Greenwich Peninsula (183.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Charlton Hornfair (69.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Greenwich Creekside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Park | 1,134 | 118.6 | -14% |
| East Greenwich | 1,532 | 108.4 | -22% |
| Blackheath Westcombe | 980 | 69.6 | -50% |
| Greenwich Peninsula | 2,839 | 183.5 | +33% |
| Charlton Hornfair | 829 | 69.0 | -50% |
| Charlton Village & Riverside | 974 | 127.7 | -8% |
| Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe | 1,095 | 132.2 | -5% |
| Kidbrooke Park | 971 | 84.7 | -39% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Greenwich Creekside over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bruford Court” (182).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bruford Court | 182 |
| On or near Parking Area | 157 |
| On or near Cutty Sark For Maritime Greenwich | 153 |
| On or near Welland Street | 116 |
| On or near College Approach | 81 |
| On or near Supermarket | 70 |
| On or near Creek Road | 52 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 52 |
| On or near Norman Road | 43 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 43 |
Of the 1,494 crimes in Greenwich Creekside with a recorded outcome, 50% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 335 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 754 | 50.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 348 | 23.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 123 | 8.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 76 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 67 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 63 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 6 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Greenwich Creekside has an estimated population of 13,212 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (62%, against 23%), more students (18.4%, against 7.9%) and more social housing (33%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Greenwich Creekside average decile 6.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Greenwich Creekside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 5.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 18.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 60.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 61.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 30.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 32.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 37.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Greenwich Creekside a safe place to live?
Greenwich Creekside recorded 138.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 549th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Greenwich Creekside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 407 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (357).
Is crime in Greenwich Creekside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Greenwich Creekside was down 18% on the year before: 1,829 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,237 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Greenwich Creekside?
About 13,212 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 5.1% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Greenwich Creekside?
Greenwich Creekside 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.