Crime in West Thamesmead: statistics, rates and trends
1,006 crimes were recorded in West Thamesmead in the 12 months to August 2026, 96.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of West Thamesmead
- Questions about crime in West Thamesmead
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (426), anti-social behaviour (177) and vehicle crime (83) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,317th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | West Thamesmead | Greenwich | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,006 | 33,919 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.8 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,391 | 299,528 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in West Thamesmead of any year here (1,006 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,006 | 96.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,050 | 101.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,010 | 97.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,077 | 103.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,101 | 106.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,160 | 111.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,152 | 110.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,100 | 105.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,067 | 102.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 96 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, West Thamesmead recorded notably more other crime (2.4 times the national rate), vehicle crime (61% above the national rate) and drugs (50% above the national rate), and notably less public order (48% below) and criminal damage and arson (43% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 58 to 83 and other crime rose from 38 to 52, while criminal damage and arson fell from 91 to 40 and public order fell from 57 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 426 | 41.0 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 177 | 17.0 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 83 | 8.0 | 5.0 | +43% |
| Other theft | 60 | 5.8 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Other crime | 52 | 5.0 | 2.1 | +37% |
| Drugs | 51 | 4.9 | 3.3 | -6% |
| Burglary | 46 | 4.4 | 3.6 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -56% |
| Public order | 36 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -37% |
| Robbery | 10 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 1.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than West Thamesmead; the highest is Woolwich Arsenal (198.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Shooters Hill (84.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Thamesmead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumstead & Glyndon | 2,664 | 113.1 | +17% |
| Woolwich Arsenal | 2,583 | 198.6 | +105% |
| Thamesmead Moorings | 1,453 | 115.2 | +19% |
| Abbey Wood | 1,834 | 104.3 | +8% |
| Woolwich Common | 1,920 | 137.5 | +42% |
| Plumstead Common | 1,765 | 111.6 | +15% |
| Woolwich Dockyard | 2,385 | 169.4 | +75% |
| Shooters Hill | 984 | 84.7 | -12% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in West Thamesmead over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Prison” (228).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prison | 228 |
| On or near Merbury Close | 48 |
| On or near Miles Close | 47 |
| On or near Goosander Way | 36 |
| On or near Whinchat Road | 36 |
| On or near Bellarmine Close | 32 |
| On or near Erebus Drive | 29 |
| On or near Defence Close | 28 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Harrier Mews | 27 |
Of the 829 crimes in West Thamesmead with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 177 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 258 | 31.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 247 | 29.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 135 | 16.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 77 | 9.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
West Thamesmead has an estimated population of 10,391 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (7.4%, against 3.4%), more private renting (40%, against 20%) and fewer retired residents (4.9%, against 21.6%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up West Thamesmead average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | West Thamesmead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 4.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 41.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 40.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is West Thamesmead a safe place to live?
West Thamesmead recorded 96.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,317th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in West Thamesmead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 426 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (177).
Is crime in West Thamesmead going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Thamesmead was down 4% on the year before: 1,006 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,050 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of West Thamesmead?
About 10,391 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 4.8% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers West Thamesmead?
West Thamesmead 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.