Total Crime Rate
38.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ankerdine Crescent area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Plumstead Common , and the 126th 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 Ankerdine Crescent (SE18 3LD) in the last 12 months was 38.2 per 1,000 residents and was 52.5% lower than the Plumstead Common average (80.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 20.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ankerdine Crescent (SE18 3LD), the main crime hotspot is near Cleanthus Close. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Campbell Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Whitworth Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Cleanthus Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Occupation Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Downend | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Rayleas Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rayleas Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brent Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ankerdine Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Paget Rise | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Paget Rise | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hillend | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Cleanthus Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Further/Higher Educational Building | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Further/Higher Educational Building | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Further/Higher Educational Building | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Further/Higher Educational Building | Under investigation |
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