Crime Rates at Eglinton Hill, London, SE18 3DY

Eglinton Hill area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Plumstead Common , and the 106th 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 Eglinton Hill (SE18 3DY) in the last 12 months was 33.6 per 1,000 residents and was 58.1% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Theft from the person ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 24.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Eglinton Hill (SE18 3DY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Eglinton Hill, where police recorded 29 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Dallin Road (17 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.