Total Crime Rate
27.0 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
6.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Bushmoor Crescent area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Plumstead Common , and the 68th lowest crime rate of 754 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 Bushmoor Crescent (SE18 3EF) in the last 12 months was 27.0 per 1,000 residents and was 68.3% lower than the Plumstead Common average (84.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 25.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bushmoor Crescent (SE18 3EF), the main crime hotspot is near Occupation Lane. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Shooters Hill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Shrewsbury Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Mayplace Lane | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Brinklow Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Ashridge Crescent | — |
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