Total Crime Rate
33.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dianthus Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Abbey Wood , and the 104th 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 Dianthus Close (SE2 0UX) in the last 12 months was 33.3 per 1,000 residents and was 68.3% lower than the Abbey Wood average (105.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Robbery with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -7.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dianthus Close (SE2 0UX), the main crime hotspot is near Cassilda Road. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Rochdale Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Dahlia Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bostall Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bostall Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bostall Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Bostall Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Dahlia Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bostall Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Supermarket | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Viola Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Viola Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Smithies Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Coltness Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bevan Road | — |
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