Total Crime Rate
4.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woolwich Road area has the lowest crime rate of 116 local areas in Belvedere , and the 8th lowest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
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 Woolwich Road (SE2 0AU) in the last 12 months was 4.3 per 1,000 residents and was 95.9% lower than the Belvedere average (103.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Woolwich Road (SE2 0AU), the main crime hotspot is near Hurst Lane. Police recorded 52 crimes here, including 34 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Amberley Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | West Heath Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hurst Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hurst Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hurst Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hurst Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hurst Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hurst Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hurst Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Amberley Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hurst Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hurst Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Heath View Drive | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Amberley Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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