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Burglary Rates in Plumstead Common

Greenwich, London, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Plumstead Common recorded 77 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

77

3.71 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

2,250

108.3 per 1,000 residents

10% above the UK average30% below the London regional average

How does Plumstead Common rank?

Within Greenwich

16 of 23 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

70th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

3
8
2
6
6
9
5
9
10
9
5
5
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
615
27%
Anti-social Behaviour
555
25%
Other Crime
459
20%
Vehicle Crime
287
13%
Drug Offences
111
5%
Shoplifting
82
4%
Burglary
77
3%
Robbery
42
2%
Theft from Person
22
1%

Property mix in Plumstead Common

Source: Census 2021 · 7,937 households

Detached 4%Semi-detached 19%Terraced 45%Flats 32%

The most common property type in Plumstead Common is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Plumstead Common homeowners

Most homes in Plumstead Common are terraced, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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