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81 stories from and about Greenwich, mostly violent crime, courts, community safety. The most recent ran on 30 October 2026. Page 2 of 5.
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Community Safety · GreenwichMarmoset rescued from Greenwich property after welfare concerns
A common marmoset monkey has been rescued from a property in Greenwich after being found living in a bird cage without an appropriate diet. The owner did not possess a licence to keep the primate.
Greenwich3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Courts · Greenwich12-year-old faces court over Greenwich vandalism and theft
A 12-year-old boy has appeared at Bromley Magistrates' Court facing multiple charges including vandalism at St Alfege Church in Greenwich and theft of an e-scooter. The case has been adjourned to Bexley Magistrates' Court.
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Courts · GreenwichPlumstead man faces rape and sexual assault charges
Joshua Archer, 18, of Wickham Lane, Plumstead, faces charges of rape and sexual assault following an alleged incident in Greenwich on July 1, 2026. He appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court and is remanded in custody.
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Courts · GreenwichTeenager charged with four rapes in Plumstead
A 17-year-old boy faces four charges of rape following an alleged incident on Kingsdale Road in Plumstead on September 9. He has been remanded in custody to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on October 13.
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Violent Crime · GreenwichMan injured in substance attack on Plumstead Common Road
A man in his 40s was taken to hospital after a substance was thrown at his face on Plumstead Common Road. The Metropolitan Police are conducting enquiries but no arrests have been made.
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Violent Crime · GreenwichMan found with injuries on Woolwich street
A man in his 20s was found with injuries on Herbert Road, Woolwich, on Saturday, 26 September. Emergency services attended the scene, including an air ambulance, and the man received hospital treatment for non-life-changing injuries. No arrests have been made.
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Community Safety · GreenwichGreenwich woman has fourth cancer diagnosis
A 75-year-old Greenwich resident has been diagnosed with lung cancer, her fourth cancer in four decades. Susan Gasson is now part of a clinical trial showing promising results with her tumour shrinking.
Greenwich3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 67 · Hype 20
Courts · GreenwichOfficers deny causing death of pregnant woman in Eltham crash
Two police officers have denied charges related to the death of a heavily pregnant woman in a high-speed crash on Eltham Road. PC Chris Johnson denies causing death by dangerous driving, while former officer Danny Tomkins denies dangerous driving.
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Courts · GreenwichMet Officer Denies Causing Pregnant Woman's Death
Metropolitan Police officer PC Chris Johnson has denied causing the death of Mariam Ahmed by dangerous driving. Ms Ahmed, 38, died in a high-speed collision on Eltham Road, Eltham, on 17 October 2024. Former PC Danny Tomkins also faces a dangerous driving charge.
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Violent Crime · GreenwichTeenager arrested on suspicion of rape in Plumstead
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of rape following an alleged incident on Kingsdale Road in Plumstead. The Metropolitan Police are investigating and the arrested teenager remains in custody.
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Violent Crime · GreenwichTeenage boy arrested after girl allegedly raped in Plumstead
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of rape following an alleged incident on Kingsdale Road in Plumstead. The teenage victim is being supported by specialist officers as the investigation continues.
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Community Safety · GreenwichGrandfather, 68, graduates with first-class social work degree
Chris Osagbaekhoe, a 68-year-old grandfather from Thamesmead, has achieved a first-class BA in social work from Goldsmiths, University of London. Inspired by a desire to help vulnerable people, he plans to launch a community project for young people and seek employment as a qualified social worker.
Greenwich3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 15
Transport Crime · GreenwichAbbey Wood fare dodger caught after 240 unpaid journeys totalling £2,515
A fare dodger who evaded payment on over 240 occasions, accumulating £2,515.40 in unpaid fares, has been caught by Transport for London investigators at Abbey Wood Station. The individual's actions were featured on Channel 5's Fare Dodgers: At War with the Law.
Greenwich3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Community Safety · GreenwichGreenwich Council grants Charlton venue licence despite noise objections
Greenwich Council has granted a licence for a 5,000-capacity open-air venue in Charlton Riverside. The decision follows objections from the council's own noise team, who raised concerns about potential reverberation and resident complaints.
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Courts · GreenwichGreenwich woman ordered to repay £4,177 after imaginary carer fraud
A woman from Mottingham has been ordered to repay over £4,000 to Greenwich Council after defrauding the authority by claiming payments for a carer who did not exist. Tracy Stratton pleaded guilty to fraud at Woolwich Crown Court.
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Community Safety · GreenwichGreenwich fly-tipper fined £1,000 after dashcam footage provided
A fly-tipper has been fined £1,000 by Greenwich Council for dumping waste in Avery Hill. The penalty was issued after dashcam footage from a resident, who received a £100 reward, clearly showed the vehicle's registration number.
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Community Safety · GreenwichGreenwich resident’s dash‑cam footage leads to £1,000 fly‑tipping fine in Avery Hill
A Greenwich resident’s dash‑cam clip helped officers trace a vehicle dumping a mattress in Avery Hill. The offender paid a £1,000 fixed penalty, while the tip‑off household received a £100 reward under the council’s fly‑tipping scheme.
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Violent Crime · GreenwichJohn Mongan jailed for three years after Eltham transgender couple attack
A Romford man has been sentenced to three years in prison for assaulting a transgender couple in Eltham. The attack on 18 April left both victims with significant injuries after John Mongan threatened and punched them on Baring Road. The court heard Mongan has a history of violent offences.
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Policing · GreenwichWoolwich stabbing victim's father backs stop and search
The father of Leo Marcus, who was fatally stabbed in Woolwich in 2019, has described stop and search as an essential police tactic. His comments come as the Metropolitan Police report a fall in knife-enabled crime across London.
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Community Safety · GreenwichCharlton homes evacuated after partial collapse; residents raised concerns
Residents of Woodland Terrace in Charlton remain displaced following a partial building collapse on Saturday evening. Concerns about vibrations from nearby development work had been raised by at least one resident prior to the incident, Greenwich Council confirmed.
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Also affecting Greenwich
Borough-wide and national stories that name Greenwich or bear directly on it.
Crime Data · HillingdonHillingdon leads London in 'Miscellaneous Crimes Against Society' offences
Hillingdon recorded 194 offences in the 'Miscellaneous Crimes Against Society' category in September 2026, according to Metropolitan Police data. This figure is more than three times higher than the second-highest borough, Newham, which had 62 offences.
Hillingdon3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 53 · Hype 61- Crime Data · London
Lewisham Leads South East London in Violence Rates
Lewisham has recorded the highest rate of violence against the person in south-east London, with 36.2 offences per 1,000 people in the year ending September 2026. Across the capital, such offences rose by 7.6 per cent.
London3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 - Crime Data · London
Croydon and Westminster record highest violence offences
Croydon recorded the highest total number of violence against the person offences in London, with 12,443 incidents in the year ending September 2026. Westminster followed closely with 12,242 offences, also recording the highest rate per 1,000 people.
London3 min readTrust 62 · Craft 67 · Hype 30 - Crime Data · London
Southwark records highest crime rate in south-east London
Southwark recorded the highest number of criminal offences in south-east London during September, with 3,725 crimes reported. Theft was the most prevalent offence in the borough, followed by violence against the person. This data comes from Metropolitan Police figures released by News Shopper and This Is Local London.
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Tube robber jailed for four and a half years
Fabian Pawlowski, 22, has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison for a series of robberies on the London Underground. He pleaded guilty to three counts of robbery and two counts of possession of a bladed article.
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Transport Crime · Tower HamletsTower Hamlets issues nearly 1,000 fines for obstructive e-bikes
Tower Hamlets Council has issued 996 Fixed Penalty Notices to dockless e-bike operators for wilful obstruction. These fines, each potentially costing £100, address bikes left blocking pavements and streets across the borough.
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LatestJonathan Haggerty: From Aylesbury Estate to Kickboxing World Champion
Jonathan Haggerty, the ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Champion, has risen from growing up on the Aylesbury Estate and training at his father's Old Kent Road gym to global sporting acclaim. His journey includes an early disqualification and rigorous training in Greenwich Park.
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Violent Crime · LondonWestminster records highest violent offence rate in September 2026
In September 2026 London saw 21,715 violent offences. Westminster had the highest rate at 3.4 per 1,000 residents, Brent recorded 959 incidents and Richmond upon Thames the lowest rate at 1.4 per 1,000. The figures reflect a 7.6% rise on the previous year.
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Community Safety · LondonVape battery failure causes flat fire in Woolwich
A fire at a Woolwich Common flat, caused by a failing lithium-ion vape battery, has led to the London Fire Brigade issuing crucial safety advice. The blaze damaged half of a three-bedroom property.
London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 45
Transport Crime · Tower HamletsTower Hamlets issues 996 fines over e-bike parking chaos
Residents in Island Gardens, Tower Hamlets, are frustrated by rental e-bikes obstructing pavements and blocking access. Tower Hamlets Council has issued nearly 1,000 fines to operators in six months, while the Mayor of London seeks new government powers to regulate the sector.
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Community Safety · LewishamLewisham Refuses 548 Homes on Deptford Creek Over Tower Block Impact
Lewisham Council has refused plans for 548 homes in eight tower blocks on Deptford Creek, citing concerns over the impact on houseboats. Greenwich Council has deferred its decision on the remaining 254 homes.
Lewisham3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 48- Crime Data · London
Southwark records most crime in south-east London during August
Southwark recorded the highest number of criminal offences in south-east London during August, with 3,784 reports. Theft was the most common offence, followed by violence against the person. Lewisham and Greenwich also saw high numbers of reported crimes.
London2 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 20 - Community Safety · London
£41m Government funding for Thames 'mega' heat network
A major new heat network along the River Thames is to receive £41 million in government funding. The project, which will run through seven London boroughs, aims to supply low-carbon heating to up to 650,000 homes.
London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 - Crime Data · London
Six SE London Businesses Fined £325,000 for Illegal Workers
Six businesses across south-east London have been fined a total of £325,000 for employing staff who did not have the right to work in the UK. The penalties were issued between January 1 and March 31, with one company receiving a £90,000 fine.
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Community Safety · LewishamLewisham and Greenwich councils to decide on 800-home Deptford development
Councillors in Lewisham and Greenwich will vote next week on plans for over 800 homes in tower blocks at Deptford Reach. The scheme, proposed for land by Deptford Creek, has divided planning officers.
Lewisham3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 45- Crime Data · London
Home Counties See Higher Weapon Possession Rates Than London
A recent study analysing crime data from March 2025 to March 2026 found that several Home Counties police force areas experienced higher rates of weapon possession offences than London. Sussex recorded the highest rate among these areas, nearly double the London average.
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Community Safety · Tower Hamlets70 firefighters tackle Poplar flat blaze
Around 70 firefighters and ten fire engines were dispatched to a flat fire in Poplar in the early hours of Saturday. The blaze affected half of a flat on the 18th floor of a 22-storey residential block on Blackwall Way.
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Community Safety · LewishamBlackheath fireworks display to expand to two days from 2027
Blackheath's annual fireworks display will expand to two days from 2027 after Lewisham Council's Licensing Sub-Committee approved the plans. Event organisers applied for a new licence to facilitate the change, which will see attendance potentially double.
Lewisham3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Violent Crime · BromleyYouths shoot sleeping parakeets with catapults in Orpington park
Dozens of ring-necked parakeets have been found dead in Priory Gardens, Orpington, after being shot with catapults by youths. The Greenwich Wildlife Network is calling for stricter regulations on catapult sales to under-18s, as Bromley Council assists police in an investigation into the ongoing attacks.
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Community Safety · LondonLondon Marathon expands to two-day event in 2027
The London Marathon will become a two-day event in April 2027 for one year only, with 100,000 participants. Concerns have been raised by local representatives and businesses regarding potential disruption and loss of trade.
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