Crime Rates at Poplar Place, London, SE28 8BA

Poplar Place area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Thamesmead Moorings , and the 154th 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 Poplar Place (SE28 8BA) in the last 12 months was 42.5 per 1,000 residents and was 63.5% lower than the Thamesmead Moorings average (116.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 22.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Poplar Place (SE28 8BA), 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.