Total Crime Rate
71.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Thamesbank Place area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Thamesmead East , and the 267th highest crime rate of 725 local areas in Bexley .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Thamesbank Place (SE28 8PS) in the last 12 months was 71.2 per 1,000 residents and was 29.1% lower than the Thamesmead East average (100.5 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 Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 35.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 462.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Thamesbank Place (SE28 8PS), the main crime hotspot is near Watersmeet Way. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Watersmeet Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Dolphin Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pointer Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pointer Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pointer Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Redbourne Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Princess Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Voyagers Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Voyagers Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Grange Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Manor Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Watersmeet Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Drake Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dolphin Close | Under investigation |
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