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Burglary Rates in West Thamesmead

Greenwich, London, England

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

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West Thamesmead recorded 66 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)

66

3.51 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,918

101.9 per 1,000 residents

4% above the UK average34% below the London regional average

How does West Thamesmead rank?

Within Greenwich

19 of 23 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

66th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

13
5
4
8
8
4
3
3
7
2
5
4
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
740
39%
Other Crime
449
23%
Anti-social Behaviour
328
17%
Vehicle Crime
120
6%
Drug Offences
92
5%
Burglary
66
3%
Shoplifting
50
3%
Theft from Person
38
2%
Robbery
35
2%

Property mix in West Thamesmead

Source: Census 2021 · 6,456 households

Detached 5%Semi-detached 15%Terraced 28%Flats 52%

The most common property type in West Thamesmead is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for West Thamesmead homeowners

Most homes in West Thamesmead are flats, 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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