Crime in West Thamesmead: statistics, rates and trends
1,016 crimes were recorded in West Thamesmead in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in West Thamesmead at a glance
- Crime trends in West Thamesmead
- Types of crime in West Thamesmead
- West Thamesmead compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Thamesmead
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Thamesmead
- Population and deprivation in West Thamesmead
- Questions about crime in West Thamesmead
- About this data
1,016 crimes were recorded in West Thamesmead in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 422 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Thamesmead has the 1,295th highest crime rate.
| Measure | West Thamesmead | Greenwich | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,016 | 33,981 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.8 | 113.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,391 | 299,528 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West Thamesmead was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,177 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,006). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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 | 1,016 | 97.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,046 | 100.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,006 | 96.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,068 | 102.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,102 | 106.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,177 | 113.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,133 | 109.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,118 | 107.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,057 | 101.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 111 |
| June 2026 | 105 |
| May 2026 | 94 |
| April 2026 | 79 |
| March 2026 | 72 |
| February 2026 | 74 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 81 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| October 2025 | 73 |
| September 2025 | 99 |
| August 2025 | 106 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West Thamesmead 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, drugs, burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+57%) and other theft (+26%). The largest falls were in robbery (-62%) and criminal damage and arson (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 422 | 40.6 | 1.19 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 177 | 17.0 | 1.11 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 78 | 7.5 | 1.52 | +22% |
| Other theft | 63 | 6.1 | 0.95 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 5.3 | 0.78 | -38% |
| Drugs | 51 | 4.9 | 1.50 | -11% |
| Burglary | 47 | 4.5 | 1.28 | +57% |
| Other crime | 45 | 4.3 | 2.05 | +5% |
| Public order | 40 | 3.8 | 0.58 | -27% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 1.2 | 0.68 | +20% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.9 | 0.64 | -62% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 0.9 | 0.10 | +350% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.50 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.35 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in West Thamesmead
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Thamesmead recorded 422 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 41.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in West Thamesmead
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Thamesmead recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 17.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West Thamesmead
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Thamesmead recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West Thamesmead
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Thamesmead recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West Thamesmead
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Thamesmead recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West Thamesmead
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Thamesmead recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West Thamesmead
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Thamesmead recorded 47 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 57% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West Thamesmead
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Thamesmead recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West Thamesmead
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Thamesmead recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in West Thamesmead
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. West Thamesmead recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West Thamesmead
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Thamesmead recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West Thamesmead
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Thamesmead recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 350% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in West Thamesmead
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West Thamesmead recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in West Thamesmead
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West Thamesmead recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West Thamesmead, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Thamesmead.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Thamesmead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumstead & Glyndon | 2,647 | 112.4 | +15% |
| Woolwich Arsenal | 2,586 | 198.8 | +103% |
| Thamesmead Moorings | 1,438 | 114.1 | +17% |
| Abbey Wood | 1,801 | 102.5 | +5% |
| Woolwich Common | 1,845 | 132.2 | +35% |
| Plumstead Common | 1,760 | 111.3 | +14% |
| Woolwich Dockyard | 2,393 | 170.0 | +74% |
| Shooters Hill | 984 | 84.7 | -13% |
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 West Thamesmead over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prison | 227 |
| On or near Merbury Close | 51 |
| On or near Miles Close | 45 |
| On or near Goosander Way | 40 |
| On or near Whinchat Road | 36 |
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near Bellarmine Close | 31 |
| On or near Defence Close | 31 |
| On or near Erebus Drive | 31 |
| On or near Avocet Mews | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West Thamesmead 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 264 | 26.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 252 | 24.8% |
| Not recorded | 177 | 17.4% |
| Under investigation | 127 | 12.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 87 | 8.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 4.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
West Thamesmead has an estimated population of 10,391. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Thamesmead sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West Thamesmead |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 75.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.0% |
| Social rented homes | 24.4% |
| Private rented homes | 40.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
Is West Thamesmead a safe place to live?
West Thamesmead recorded 97.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 West Thamesmead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 422 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (177).
Is crime in West Thamesmead going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Thamesmead was down 3% on the year before: 1,016 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,046 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West Thamesmead?
West Thamesmead 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 West Thamesmead. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.