Crime in Greenwich Peninsula: statistics, rates and trends

2,866 crimes were recorded in Greenwich Peninsula in the 12 months to July 2026, 185.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 746 reports (26% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Greenwich Peninsula has the 245th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Greenwich Peninsula was highest in the year to July 2025 (3,068 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,240). Over the whole period it rose 131%, 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 Peninsula 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+28%) and robbery (+24%). The largest falls were in burglary (-42%) and criminal damage and arson (-37%).

Violence and sexual offences in Greenwich Peninsula

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Greenwich Peninsula recorded 746 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 26.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Greenwich Peninsula

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Greenwich Peninsula recorded 460 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 16.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Greenwich Peninsula

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Greenwich Peninsula recorded 432 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 15.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Greenwich Peninsula

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Greenwich Peninsula recorded 301 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Greenwich Peninsula

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Greenwich Peninsula recorded 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Greenwich Peninsula

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Greenwich Peninsula recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Greenwich Peninsula

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Greenwich Peninsula recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Greenwich Peninsula

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Greenwich Peninsula recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Greenwich Peninsula

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Greenwich Peninsula recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Greenwich Peninsula

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Greenwich Peninsula recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Greenwich Peninsula

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Greenwich Peninsula recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Greenwich Peninsula

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Greenwich Peninsula recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Greenwich Peninsula

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Greenwich Peninsula recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Greenwich Peninsula

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Greenwich Peninsula recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Peninsula over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Greenwich Peninsula 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 Peninsula has an estimated population of 15,469. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Greenwich Peninsula sits in decile 5.9, 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 Peninsula. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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