Crime in Greenwich Peninsula: statistics, rates and trends
2,839 crimes were recorded in Greenwich Peninsula in the 12 months to August 2026, 183.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Greenwich Peninsula at a glance
- Crime trends in Greenwich Peninsula
- Types of crime in Greenwich Peninsula
- Greenwich Peninsula compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Greenwich Peninsula
- What happened after crimes were reported in Greenwich Peninsula
- Demographics of Greenwich Peninsula
- Questions about crime in Greenwich Peninsula
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (736), anti-social behaviour (449) and shoplifting (433) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 254th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Greenwich Peninsula | Greenwich | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,839 | 33,919 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 183.5 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 15,469 | 299,528 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Greenwich Peninsula peaked in the year to August 2025 (3,149 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,254). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 126%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,839 | 183.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,149 | 203.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,910 | 188.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,011 | 130.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,308 | 84.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,396 | 90.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,385 | 89.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,426 | 92.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,254 | 81.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 274 |
| July 2026 | 230 |
| June 2026 | 245 |
| May 2026 | 271 |
| April 2026 | 228 |
| March 2026 | 246 |
| February 2026 | 206 |
| January 2026 | 179 |
| December 2025 | 256 |
| November 2025 | 216 |
| October 2025 | 262 |
| September 2025 | 226 |
Compared with England and Wales, Greenwich Peninsula recorded notably more theft from the person (6.9 times the national rate), robbery (3.8 times the national rate) and shoplifting (3.3 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (36% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 59 to 79 and shoplifting rose from 334 to 433, while criminal damage and arson fell from 126 to 67 and burglary fell from 181 to 100.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 736 | 47.6 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 449 | 29.0 | 15.4 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 433 | 28.0 | 8.5 | +30% |
| Other theft | 292 | 18.9 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 198 | 12.8 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Theft from the person | 179 | 11.6 | 1.7 | -14% |
| Public order | 143 | 9.2 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Burglary | 100 | 6.5 | 3.6 | -45% |
| Drugs | 86 | 5.6 | 3.3 | -17% |
| Robbery | 79 | 5.1 | 1.4 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -47% |
| Bicycle theft | 36 | 2.3 | 0.8 | -22% |
| Other crime | 27 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Greenwich Peninsula has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Greenwich Peninsula |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Greenwich | 1,532 | 108.4 | -41% |
| Charlton Village & Riverside | 974 | 127.7 | -30% |
| Charlton Hornfair | 829 | 69.0 | -62% |
| Blackheath Westcombe | 980 | 69.6 | -62% |
| Greenwich Creekside | 1,829 | 138.4 | -25% |
| Woolwich Dockyard | 2,385 | 169.4 | -8% |
| Greenwich Park | 1,134 | 118.6 | -35% |
| Kidbrooke Park | 971 | 84.7 | -54% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Greenwich Peninsula over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (283).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 283 |
| On or near Parking Area | 271 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 187 |
| On or near Supermarket | 139 |
| On or near Pilot Walk | 133 |
| On or near Commercial Way | 116 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 99 |
| On or near Waterview Drive | 95 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 79 |
| On or near Hubbard Street | 74 |
Of the 2,390 crimes in Greenwich Peninsula with a recorded outcome, 54% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 449 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,294 | 54.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 620 | 25.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 197 | 8.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 109 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 66 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 37 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Greenwich Peninsula has an estimated population of 15,469 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (63%, against 23%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (66%, against 34%) and more private renting (38%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Greenwich Peninsula average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Greenwich Peninsula | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 74.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 3.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 66.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 7.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 62.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 37.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Greenwich Peninsula a safe place to live?
Greenwich Peninsula recorded 183.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 254th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Greenwich Peninsula?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 736 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (449).
Is crime in Greenwich Peninsula going up or down?
Recorded crime in Greenwich Peninsula was down 10% on the year before: 2,839 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,149 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Greenwich Peninsula?
About 15,469 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 3.0% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Greenwich Peninsula?
Greenwich Peninsula 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.