Crime Rates at Shaw Close, London, SE28 8DE

Shaw Close area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Thamesmead Moorings , and the 337th 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 Shaw Close (SE28 8DE) in the last 12 months was 77.7 per 1,000 residents and was 33.3% 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 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Robbery with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -12.5% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 21.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Shaw Close (SE28 8DE), 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.