Crime Rates at Charlton Lane, London, SE7 8LB

Charlton Lane area has the 30th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Charlton Hornfair , and the 381st highest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .

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 Charlton Lane (SE7 8LB) in the last 12 months was 92.5 per 1,000 residents and was 10.6% higher than the Charlton Hornfair average (83.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -60.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 46.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 19.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Charlton Lane (SE7 8LB), the main crime hotspot is near Hickin Close. Police recorded 37 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.