Crime Rates at Crescent Road, London, SE18 7BL

Crescent Road area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Plumstead Common , and the 58th 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 Crescent Road (SE18 7BL) in the last 12 months was 21.2 per 1,000 residents and was 73.5% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2022. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 11.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -10.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Crescent Road (SE18 7BL), the main crime hotspot is near Greens End. Police recorded 156 crimes here, including 67 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.