Total Crime Rate
20.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kidbrooke Grove area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Blackheath Westcombe , and the 54th 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 Kidbrooke Grove (SE3 0LQ) in the last 12 months was 20.7 per 1,000 residents and was 75.8% lower than the Blackheath Westcombe average (85.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kidbrooke Grove (SE3 0LQ), the main crime hotspot is near Kidbrooke Park Close. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sweyn Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Westbrook Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Petrol Station | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kidbrooke Park Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kidbrooke Park Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Kidbrooke Park Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kidbrooke Park Close | — |
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