Crime Rates at Pitfield Crescent, London, SE28 8RG

Pitfield Crescent area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Thamesmead Moorings , and the 237th 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 Pitfield Crescent (SE28 8RG) in the last 12 months was 57.9 per 1,000 residents and was 50.3% lower than the Thamesmead Moorings average (116.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -11.1% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 32.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Pitfield Crescent (SE28 8RG), the main crime hotspot is near Sunset Road. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.