Crime in Plumstead & Glyndon: statistics, rates and trends
2,664 crimes were recorded in Plumstead & Glyndon in the 12 months to August 2026, 113.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Plumstead & Glyndon
- Questions about crime in Plumstead & Glyndon
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (796), anti-social behaviour (578) and vehicle crime (254) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 948th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Plumstead & Glyndon | Greenwich | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,664 | 33,919 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.1 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 23,558 | 299,528 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Plumstead & Glyndon of any year here (2,664 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,664 | 113.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,630 | 111.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,226 | 94.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,437 | 103.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,402 | 102.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,589 | 109.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,584 | 109.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,298 | 97.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,104 | 89.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 233 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Plumstead & Glyndon recorded notably more robbery (3.3 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.2 times the national rate) and drugs (85% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (57% below) and other crime (30% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 43 to 86 and burglary rose from 75 to 113, while drugs fell from 213 to 143 and criminal damage and arson fell from 164 to 124.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 796 | 33.8 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 578 | 24.5 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 254 | 10.8 | 5.0 | +28% |
| Other theft | 181 | 7.7 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Public order | 162 | 6.9 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Drugs | 143 | 6.1 | 3.3 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 124 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Burglary | 113 | 4.8 | 3.6 | +51% |
| Robbery | 105 | 4.5 | 1.4 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 86 | 3.7 | 8.5 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 53 | 2.2 | 1.7 | +13% |
| Other crime | 35 | 1.5 | 2.1 | +21% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Plumstead & Glyndon; the highest is Woolwich Arsenal (198.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Shooters Hill (84.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Plumstead & Glyndon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumstead Common | 1,765 | 111.6 | -1% |
| West Thamesmead | 1,006 | 96.8 | -14% |
| Woolwich Arsenal | 2,583 | 198.6 | +76% |
| Woolwich Common | 1,920 | 137.5 | +22% |
| Abbey Wood | 1,834 | 104.3 | -8% |
| Shooters Hill | 984 | 84.7 | -25% |
| Woolwich Dockyard | 2,385 | 169.4 | +50% |
| Thamesmead Moorings | 1,453 | 115.2 | +2% |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Plumstead & Glyndon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Orchard Road” (133).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Orchard Road | 133 |
| On or near Plumstead High Street | 91 |
| On or near Willowfields Close | 83 |
| On or near Strandfield Close | 74 |
| On or near Old Tramyard | 68 |
| On or near Church Manorway | 65 |
| On or near St Nicholas Road | 64 |
| On or near Police Station | 61 |
| On or near Southport Road | 57 |
| On or near Ann Street | 53 |
Of the 2,086 crimes in Plumstead & Glyndon with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 578 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 829 | 39.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 665 | 31.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 215 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 132 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 102 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 68 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 49 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Plumstead & Glyndon has an estimated population of 23,558 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (47%, against 23%), more social housing (32%, against 17%) and more unemployed residents (5.8%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Plumstead & Glyndon average decile 2.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Plumstead & Glyndon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 46.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 31.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Plumstead & Glyndon a safe place to live?
Plumstead & Glyndon recorded 113.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 948th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Plumstead & Glyndon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 796 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (578).
Is crime in Plumstead & Glyndon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Plumstead & Glyndon was up 1% on the year before: 2,664 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,630 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Plumstead & Glyndon?
About 23,558 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Plumstead & Glyndon?
Plumstead & Glyndon 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.