Total Crime Rate
44.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woolwich Road area has the 30th lowest crime rate of 116 local areas in Belvedere , and the 298th 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 0DW) in the last 12 months was 44.7 per 1,000 residents and was 56.7% lower than the Belvedere average (103.2 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 Public order with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 16.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -10.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woolwich Road (SE2 0DW), the main crime hotspot is near Milford Close. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Westergate Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Amberley Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Amberley Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Amberley Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Clovelly Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Clovelly Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Leckwith Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Treetops Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Clovelly Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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