Crime Rates at Palmerston Crescent, London, SE18 2TS

Palmerston Crescent area has the 36th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Plumstead Common , and the 340th lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Palmerston Crescent (SE18 2TS) in the last 12 months was 78.3 per 1,000 residents and was 2.5% lower than the Plumstead Common average (80.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Palmerston Crescent (SE18 2TS), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 64 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.