Crime in Plumstead & Glyndon: statistics, rates and trends
2,647 crimes were recorded in Plumstead & Glyndon in the 12 months to July 2026, 112.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Plumstead & Glyndon at a glance
- Crime trends in Plumstead & Glyndon
- Types of crime in Plumstead & Glyndon
- Plumstead & Glyndon compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Plumstead & Glyndon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Plumstead & Glyndon
- Population and deprivation in Plumstead & Glyndon
- Questions about crime in Plumstead & Glyndon
- About this data
2,647 crimes were recorded in Plumstead & Glyndon in the 12 months to July 2026, 112.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 793 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Plumstead & Glyndon has the 961st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Plumstead & Glyndon | Greenwich | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,647 | 33,981 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 112.4 | 113.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 23,558 | 299,528 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Plumstead & Glyndon was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,662 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,110). Over the whole period it rose 25%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,647 | 112.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,617 | 111.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,245 | 95.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,420 | 102.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,397 | 101.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,662 | 113.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,533 | 107.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,259 | 95.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,110 | 89.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 251 |
| June 2026 | 227 |
| May 2026 | 241 |
| April 2026 | 210 |
| March 2026 | 215 |
| February 2026 | 195 |
| January 2026 | 228 |
| December 2025 | 203 |
| November 2025 | 230 |
| October 2025 | 239 |
| September 2025 | 192 |
| August 2025 | 216 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Plumstead & Glyndon 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 (+61%) and burglary (+43%). The largest falls were in drugs (-31%) and anti-social behaviour (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 793 | 33.7 | 0.98 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 568 | 24.1 | 1.57 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 242 | 10.3 | 2.09 | +23% |
| Other theft | 182 | 7.7 | 1.21 | +8% |
| Public order | 165 | 7.0 | 1.05 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 147 | 6.2 | 0.92 | -2% |
| Drugs | 147 | 6.2 | 1.91 | -31% |
| Burglary | 110 | 4.7 | 1.32 | +43% |
| Robbery | 101 | 4.3 | 3.17 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 3.1 | 0.38 | +61% |
| Theft from the person | 54 | 2.3 | 1.36 | +10% |
| Other crime | 29 | 1.2 | 0.58 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 0.9 | 0.96 | +10% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.6 | 0.67 | +44% |
Violence and sexual offences in Plumstead & Glyndon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Plumstead & Glyndon recorded 793 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 30.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Plumstead & Glyndon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Plumstead & Glyndon recorded 568 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 21.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Plumstead & Glyndon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Plumstead & Glyndon recorded 242 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Plumstead & Glyndon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Plumstead & Glyndon recorded 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Plumstead & Glyndon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Plumstead & Glyndon recorded 165 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 up 15% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Plumstead & Glyndon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Plumstead & Glyndon recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Plumstead & Glyndon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Plumstead & Glyndon recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Plumstead & Glyndon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Plumstead & Glyndon recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Plumstead & Glyndon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Plumstead & Glyndon recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Plumstead & Glyndon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Plumstead & Glyndon recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Plumstead & Glyndon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Plumstead & Glyndon recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Plumstead & Glyndon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Plumstead & Glyndon recorded 29 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Plumstead & Glyndon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Plumstead & Glyndon recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Plumstead & Glyndon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Plumstead & Glyndon recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Plumstead & Glyndon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Plumstead & Glyndon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Plumstead & Glyndon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumstead Common | 1,760 | 111.3 | -1% |
| West Thamesmead | 1,016 | 97.8 | -13% |
| Woolwich Arsenal | 2,586 | 198.8 | +77% |
| Woolwich Common | 1,845 | 132.2 | +18% |
| Abbey Wood | 1,801 | 102.5 | -9% |
| Shooters Hill | 984 | 84.7 | -25% |
| Woolwich Dockyard | 2,393 | 170.0 | +51% |
| Thamesmead Moorings | 1,438 | 114.1 | +2% |
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 & Glyndon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Orchard Road | 133 |
| On or near Plumstead High Street | 90 |
| On or near Willowfields Close | 79 |
| On or near St Nicholas Road | 70 |
| On or near Old Tramyard | 61 |
| On or near Police Station | 61 |
| On or near Church Manorway | 59 |
| On or near Strandfield Close | 57 |
| On or near Southport Road | 56 |
| On or near Ann Street | 54 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Plumstead & Glyndon 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 810 | 30.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 680 | 25.7% |
| Not recorded | 568 | 21.5% |
| Under investigation | 231 | 8.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 117 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 107 | 4.0% |
| Local resolution | 69 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 36 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% |
Plumstead & Glyndon has an estimated population of 23,558. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Plumstead & Glyndon sits in decile 2.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Plumstead & Glyndon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.5% |
| Social rented homes | 31.6% |
| Private rented homes | 32.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 |
Is Plumstead & Glyndon a safe place to live?
Plumstead & Glyndon recorded 112.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Plumstead & Glyndon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 793 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (568).
Is crime in Plumstead & Glyndon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Plumstead & Glyndon was up 1% on the year before: 2,647 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,617 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Plumstead & Glyndon?
Plumstead & Glyndon is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 & Glyndon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.