Crime Rates at Dawson Close, London, SE18 7LW

Dawson Close area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Plumstead & Glyndon , and the 202nd highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Dawson Close (SE18 7LW) in the last 12 months was 150.3 per 1,000 residents and was 19.9% higher than the Plumstead & Glyndon average (125.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 1700.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -70.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 67.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 2100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Dawson Close (SE18 7LW), the main crime hotspot is near Parry Place. Police recorded 80 crimes here, including 38 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.