Crime Rates at Byron Close, London, SE28 8AE

Byron Close area has the 21st highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Thamesmead Moorings , and the 329th highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .

Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.

The overall crime rate in the area around Byron Close (SE28 8AE) in the last 12 months was 104.3 per 1,000 residents and was 10.4% lower than the Thamesmead Moorings average (116.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -60.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 34.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 18.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Byron Close (SE28 8AE), the main crime hotspot is near Carlyle Road. Police recorded 102 crimes here, including 36 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.