Crime in Shooters Hill: statistics, rates and trends

984 crimes were recorded in Shooters Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 383 reports (39% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Shooters Hill has the 1,666th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Shooters Hill was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,075 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (832). Over the whole period it rose 18%, 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 Shooters Hill 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 vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+37%) and public order (+13%). The largest falls were in burglary (-37%) and drugs (-35%).

Violence and sexual offences in Shooters Hill

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shooters Hill recorded 383 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 38.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Shooters Hill

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shooters Hill recorded 194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 19.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Shooters Hill

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shooters Hill recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Shooters Hill

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shooters Hill recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Shooters Hill

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shooters Hill recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Shooters Hill

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shooters Hill recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Shooters Hill

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shooters Hill recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Shooters Hill

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shooters Hill recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Shooters Hill

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shooters Hill recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Shooters Hill

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shooters Hill recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Shooters Hill

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shooters Hill recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Shooters Hill

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shooters Hill recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Shooters Hill

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shooters Hill recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Shooters Hill

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shooters Hill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Shooters Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shooters Hill 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.

Shooters Hill has an estimated population of 11,615. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shooters Hill sits in decile 4.6, 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 Shooters Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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