Crime in Plumstead Common: statistics, rates and trends

1,760 crimes were recorded in Plumstead Common in the 12 months to July 2026, 111.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 464 reports (26% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Plumstead Common has the 984th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Plumstead Common was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,760 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,323). Over the whole period it rose 33%, 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 Plumstead Common 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, vehicle crime, drugs.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+49%) and vehicle crime (+42%).

Violence and sexual offences in Plumstead Common

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Plumstead Common recorded 464 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 26.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Plumstead Common

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Plumstead Common recorded 443 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 25.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Plumstead Common

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Plumstead Common recorded 240 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Plumstead Common

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Plumstead Common recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Plumstead Common

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Plumstead Common recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Plumstead Common

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Plumstead Common recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Plumstead Common

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Plumstead Common recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Plumstead Common

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Plumstead Common recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Plumstead Common

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Plumstead Common recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Plumstead Common

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Plumstead Common recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Plumstead Common

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Plumstead Common recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Plumstead Common

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Plumstead Common recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Plumstead Common

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Plumstead Common recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Plumstead Common

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Plumstead Common recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Plumstead Common over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Plumstead Common 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.

Plumstead Common has an estimated population of 15,812. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Plumstead Common sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. 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 Plumstead Common. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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