Total Crime Rate
188.1 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Godstow Road area has the 14th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Abbey Wood , and the 139th highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Godstow Road (SE2 9AY) in the last 12 months was 188.1 per 1,000 residents and was 78.9% higher than the Abbey Wood average (105.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 21 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 600.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Theft from the person ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 39 (β 89.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 69.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 170.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Godstow Road (SE2 9AY), the main crime hotspot is near Tavy Bridge. Police recorded 141 crimes here, including 39 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Abbey Wood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Thistlebrook | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Tavy Bridge | β |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Tavy Bridge | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Tavy Bridge | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Tavy Bridge | β |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Wolsey Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Wolsey Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Wolsey Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wolsey Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Tavy Bridge | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Tavy Bridge | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harrow Manorway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Tavy Bridge | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Thistlebrook | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Binsey Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Binsey Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Godstow Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Godstow Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Godstow Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Godstow Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Supermarket | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Tavy Bridge | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Tavy Bridge | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tavy Bridge | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Throwley Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Throwley Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Throwley Close | β |
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