Crime Rates at Rochester Way, London, SE9 6LJ

Rochester Way area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Eltham Page , and the 269th lowest crime rate of 754 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 Rochester Way (SE9 6LJ) in the last 12 months was 67.2 per 1,000 residents and was 34.0% lower than the Eltham Page average (101.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 27.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -8.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Rochester Way (SE9 6LJ), the main crime hotspot is near Rancliffe Gardens. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.