Crime Rates at Epstein Road, London, SE28 8EJ

Epstein Road area has the 16th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Thamesmead Moorings , and the 271st highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Epstein Road (SE28 8EJ) in the last 12 months was 125.0 per 1,000 residents and was 7.4% higher 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 Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 43.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -10.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Epstein Road (SE28 8EJ), the main crime hotspot is near Waterfield Close. Police recorded 37 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.