Crime in Woolwich Common: statistics, rates and trends

1,845 crimes were recorded in Woolwich Common in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 784 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Woolwich Common has the 642nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Woolwich Common was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,845 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,542). 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 Woolwich Common 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in theft from the person (+27%) and violence and sexual offences (+22%). The largest falls were in other crime (-36%) and drugs (-35%).

Violence and sexual offences in Woolwich Common

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Woolwich Common recorded 784 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (56.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 42.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Woolwich Common

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Woolwich Common recorded 327 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 17.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Woolwich Common

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Woolwich Common recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Woolwich Common

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Woolwich Common recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Woolwich Common

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Woolwich Common recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Woolwich Common

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Woolwich Common recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Woolwich Common

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Woolwich Common recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Woolwich Common

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Woolwich Common recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Woolwich Common

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Woolwich Common recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Woolwich Common

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Woolwich Common recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 230% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Woolwich Common

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Woolwich Common recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Woolwich Common

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Woolwich Common recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Woolwich Common

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Woolwich Common recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Woolwich Common

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Woolwich Common recorded 4 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 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Woolwich Common over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Woolwich Common 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.

Woolwich Common has an estimated population of 13,961. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Woolwich Common sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. 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 Woolwich Common. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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