Crime Rates at Arthur Grove, London, SE18 7ES

Arthur Grove area has the 9th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Plumstead & Glyndon , and the 122nd highest crime rate of 754 local areas in Greenwich .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Arthur Grove (SE18 7ES) in the last 12 months was 202.5 per 1,000 residents and was 56.5% higher than the Plumstead & Glyndon average (129.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 26 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Theft from the person ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 34 (≈ 104.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 3.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -12.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Arthur Grove (SE18 7ES), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 128 crimes here, including 55 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.