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Plumstead
London Crime News has published 6 stories involving Plumstead, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Crime Data · BexleyStolen car crashes after Plumstead burglary
A van and car were stolen from a Plumstead address during an overnight burglary. The car was later found crashed into a tree in Welling, and the van was recovered abandoned.
Bexley2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 65
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.
Greenwich1 min readTrust 48 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
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.
Greenwich2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
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.
Greenwich1 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
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.
Greenwich2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · GreenwichTwo stabbed in Plumstead early hours, police seek witnesses
Metropolitan Police are investigating a double stabbing in Plumstead in the early hours of 9 August. Two 30-year-olds were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. No arrests have been made, and officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Greenwich3 min readTrust 54 · Craft 60 · Hype 15