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Crime

Crime in Woolwich

Woolwich had 3,989 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 133.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 26 Greenwich areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 15% above the middle Greenwich area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.

SE18, Greenwich · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Woolwich

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133.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 26Greenwich rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common1387 in 3 months

Month by month

1146 Mar 1146 Apr 1158 May 1309 Jun 1396 Jul 1284 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Woolwich. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1,38735%
anti-social behaviour82821%
vehicle crime3258%
theft2927%
public order2426%
shoplifting2266%
burglary1895%
drugs1464%

Woolwich against Greenwich

TypeWoolwich per 1,000Middle Greenwich areaChange
Violence46.433.7▲ 18%
Burglary6.34.9▲ 75%
Vehicle crime10.910.7▲ 40%
Anti-social behaviour27.725.2▲ 21%
Theft and robbery18.116.2▲ 31%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
North Woolwich249.2▲ 26%
Glyndon163.6▲ 19%
Charlton Riverside142▼ 3%
Woolwich133.6▲ 16%
Plumstead116.2▲ 7%
Charlton84.1▼ 3%
Shooters Hill61▲ 11%
See every Greenwich area ranked on the crime in Greenwich page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Woolwich a safe area?

Woolwich had about 133.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 26 Greenwich areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Woolwich?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (1387), followed by anti-social behaviour (828) and vehicle crime (325).