Crime Rates at Austen Close, London, SE28 8AY

Austen Close area has the lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Thamesmead Moorings , and the 60th 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 Austen Close (SE28 8AY) in the last 12 months was 21.5 per 1,000 residents and was 81.5% lower than the Thamesmead Moorings average (116.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -57.1% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Austen Close (SE28 8AY), the main crime hotspot is near Owen Close. Police recorded 56 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.