Data from the Metropolitan Police indicates a substantial number of stop and search incidents in Greenwich, with a total of 2,102 incidents involving 10,564 individuals from March 2023 to February 2025. Leading southeast London, Greenwich ranked 6th overall in London. Notably, young individuals aged 18 to 24 were the most frequently stopped, followed by those aged 14 to 17, with police targeting youth for various offenses such as weapon possession and drug-related crimes. Arrests were made, mostly in the teenage category, raising questions about crime and community policing efficacy in the borough.
In terms of demographics, more men were stopped and searched than women, with 8,566 men being stopped by police compared to 1,176 women.
The most frequently stopped and searched age group was 18 to 24-year-olds, totaling 2,949 individuals, indicating a significant focus on this demographic by police.
Out of the 1,920 teenagers stopped, 252 were arrested, highlighting potential concerns over youth involvement in crime and policing tactics in the area.
Greenwich ranked 6th out of 32 London boroughs in stop and search incidents between March 2023 and February 2025, underscoring its policing intensity.
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