Crime in Woolwich Dockyard: statistics, rates and trends
2,385 crimes were recorded in Woolwich Dockyard in the 12 months to August 2026, 169.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Woolwich Dockyard at a glance
- Crime trends in Woolwich Dockyard
- Types of crime in Woolwich Dockyard
- Woolwich Dockyard compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Woolwich Dockyard
- What happened after crimes were reported in Woolwich Dockyard
- Demographics of Woolwich Dockyard
- Questions about crime in Woolwich Dockyard
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (703), anti-social behaviour (391) and shoplifting (281) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 308th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Woolwich Dockyard | Greenwich | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,385 | 33,919 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 169.4 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 14,075 | 299,528 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Woolwich Dockyard peaked in the year to August 2019 (2,515 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (2,159). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,385 | 169.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,307 | 163.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,215 | 157.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,258 | 160.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,159 | 153.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,191 | 155.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,476 | 175.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,515 | 178.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,276 | 161.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 189 |
| July 2026 | 213 |
| June 2026 | 228 |
| May 2026 | 175 |
| April 2026 | 202 |
| March 2026 | 188 |
| February 2026 | 201 |
| January 2026 | 204 |
| December 2025 | 194 |
| November 2025 | 196 |
| October 2025 | 222 |
| September 2025 | 173 |
Compared with England and Wales, Woolwich Dockyard recorded notably more robbery (4.4 times the national rate), drugs (3.2 times the national rate) and theft from the person (2.7 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (34% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 197 to 281 and other crime rose from 24 to 33, while criminal damage and arson fell from 107 to 63 and theft from the person fell from 83 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 703 | 49.9 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 391 | 27.8 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 281 | 20.0 | 8.5 | +43% |
| Other theft | 197 | 14.0 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Public order | 165 | 11.7 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Drugs | 146 | 10.4 | 3.3 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 124 | 8.8 | 5.0 | -5% |
| Burglary | 93 | 6.6 | 3.6 | +3% |
| Robbery | 84 | 6.0 | 1.4 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 64 | 4.5 | 1.7 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -41% |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.3 | 2.1 | +38% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.7 | 1.0 | +4% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Woolwich Dockyard; the highest is Woolwich Arsenal (198.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Charlton Hornfair (69.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Woolwich Dockyard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woolwich Arsenal | 2,583 | 198.6 | +17% |
| Woolwich Common | 1,920 | 137.5 | -19% |
| Charlton Village & Riverside | 974 | 127.7 | -25% |
| Shooters Hill | 984 | 84.7 | -50% |
| Charlton Hornfair | 829 | 69.0 | -59% |
| West Thamesmead | 1,006 | 96.8 | -43% |
| Kidbrooke Park | 971 | 84.7 | -50% |
| Plumstead & Glyndon | 2,664 | 113.1 | -33% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Woolwich Dockyard over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Murrays Yard” (272).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Murrays Yard | 272 |
| On or near Castile Road | 96 |
| On or near Parking Area | 92 |
| On or near Supermarket | 89 |
| On or near Herringham Road | 87 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 75 |
| On or near Pett Street | 70 |
| On or near Myrtle Alley | 66 |
| On or near Nightclub | 60 |
| On or near Lord Warwick Street | 58 |
Of the 1,994 crimes in Woolwich Dockyard with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 391 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 767 | 38.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 645 | 32.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 213 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 137 | 6.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 103 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 62 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 44 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 11 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Woolwich Dockyard has an estimated population of 14,075 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (50%, against 17%), more households without a car (53%, against 23%) and more unemployed residents (6.6%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Woolwich Dockyard average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Woolwich Dockyard | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 52.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 25.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 50.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Woolwich Dockyard a safe place to live?
Woolwich Dockyard recorded 169.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 308th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Woolwich Dockyard?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 703 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (391).
Is crime in Woolwich Dockyard going up or down?
Recorded crime in Woolwich Dockyard was up 3% on the year before: 2,385 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,307 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Woolwich Dockyard?
About 14,075 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.5% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Woolwich Dockyard?
Woolwich Dockyard 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.