Crime in Charlton Hornfair: statistics, rates and trends
829 crimes were recorded in Charlton Hornfair in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Charlton Hornfair at a glance
- Crime trends in Charlton Hornfair
- Types of crime in Charlton Hornfair
- Charlton Hornfair compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Charlton Hornfair
- What happened after crimes were reported in Charlton Hornfair
- Demographics of Charlton Hornfair
- Questions about crime in Charlton Hornfair
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (312), anti-social behaviour (177) and vehicle crime (77) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,272nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Charlton Hornfair | Greenwich | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 829 | 33,919 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.0 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,022 | 299,528 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Charlton Hornfair peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,042 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (814). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 829 | 69.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 896 | 74.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 840 | 69.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 814 | 67.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 843 | 70.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 968 | 80.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,042 | 86.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 971 | 80.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 869 | 72.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 53 |
| July 2026 | 87 |
| June 2026 | 68 |
| May 2026 | 62 |
| April 2026 | 82 |
| March 2026 | 65 |
| February 2026 | 83 |
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 80 |
| September 2025 | 61 |
Compared with England and Wales, Charlton Hornfair recorded notably more vehicle crime (29% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (42% below) and public order (34% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 50 to 58, while drugs fell from 49 to 31 and burglary fell from 49 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 312 | 26.0 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 177 | 14.7 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 77 | 6.4 | 5.0 | -23% |
| Other theft | 58 | 4.8 | 6.4 | +16% |
| Public order | 53 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -37% |
| Drugs | 31 | 2.6 | 3.3 | -37% |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Charlton Hornfair; the highest is Greenwich Peninsula (183.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Eltham Page (68.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Charlton Hornfair |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Village & Riverside | 974 | 127.7 | +85% |
| Kidbrooke Park | 971 | 84.7 | +23% |
| Blackheath Westcombe | 980 | 69.6 | +1% |
| Greenwich Peninsula | 2,839 | 183.5 | +166% |
| East Greenwich | 1,532 | 108.4 | +57% |
| Woolwich Dockyard | 2,385 | 169.4 | +146% |
| Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe | 1,095 | 132.2 | +92% |
| Eltham Page | 624 | 68.3 | -1% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Charlton Hornfair over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Rectory Field Crescent” (51).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Rectory Field Crescent | 51 |
| On or near Portway Gardens | 49 |
| On or near Fairlawn | 43 |
| On or near Forte Street | 40 |
| On or near Kenya Road | 40 |
| On or near Hassendean Road | 33 |
| On or near Leila Parnell Place | 27 |
| On or near Nigeria Road | 25 |
| On or near Russell Close | 25 |
| On or near Victoria Way | 25 |
Of the 652 crimes in Charlton Hornfair with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 177 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 269 | 41.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 222 | 34.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Charlton Hornfair has an estimated population of 12,022 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (38%, against 17%), more households without a car (38%, against 23%) and fewer retired residents (12%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Charlton Hornfair average decile 4.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Charlton Hornfair | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 37.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Charlton Hornfair a safe place to live?
Charlton Hornfair recorded 69.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,272nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Charlton Hornfair?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 312 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (177).
Is crime in Charlton Hornfair going up or down?
Recorded crime in Charlton Hornfair was down 7% on the year before: 829 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 896 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Charlton Hornfair?
About 12,022 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Charlton Hornfair?
Charlton Hornfair is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.