Crime in Eltham Page: statistics, rates and trends
644 crimes were recorded in Eltham Page in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Eltham Page at a glance
- Crime trends in Eltham Page
- Types of crime in Eltham Page
- Eltham Page compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Eltham Page
- What happened after crimes were reported in Eltham Page
- Population and deprivation in Eltham Page
- Questions about crime in Eltham Page
- About this data
644 crimes were recorded in Eltham Page in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 258 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Eltham Page has the 2,206th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Eltham Page | Greenwich | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 644 | 33,981 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.5 | 113.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,132 | 299,528 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Eltham Page was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,130 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (644). Over the whole period it fell 33%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 644 | 70.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 776 | 85.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 711 | 77.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,046 | 114.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,097 | 120.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,130 | 123.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,052 | 115.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 991 | 108.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 963 | 105.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 61 |
| August 2025 | 71 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Eltham Page over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for robbery.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+45%) and other theft (+41%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-81%) and criminal damage and arson (-59%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 258 | 28.3 | 0.83 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 10.7 | 0.70 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 5.6 | 1.13 | -18% |
| Public order | 42 | 4.6 | 0.69 | -2% |
| Other theft | 41 | 4.5 | 0.70 | +41% |
| Burglary | 32 | 3.5 | 0.99 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 3.2 | 0.38 | +45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 3.1 | 0.45 | -59% |
| Drugs | 27 | 3.0 | 0.90 | -37% |
| Robbery | 21 | 2.3 | 1.70 | -5% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.9 | 0.41 | -53% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 0.32 | -81% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.34 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Eltham Page
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Eltham Page recorded 258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 40.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Eltham Page
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Eltham Page recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Eltham Page
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Eltham Page recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Eltham Page
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Eltham Page recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Eltham Page
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Eltham Page recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Eltham Page
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Eltham Page recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Eltham Page
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Eltham Page recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Eltham Page
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Eltham Page recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Eltham Page
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Eltham Page recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Eltham Page
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Eltham Page recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Eltham Page
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Eltham Page recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Eltham Page
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Eltham Page recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 81% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Eltham Page
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Eltham Page recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Eltham Page
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Eltham Page recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Eltham Page, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Eltham Page.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eltham Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe | 1,085 | 131.0 | +86% |
| Eltham Park & Progress | 797 | 68.8 | -2% |
| Middle Park & Horn Park | 784 | 81.4 | +15% |
| Kidbrooke Park | 980 | 85.4 | +21% |
| Eltham Town & Avery Hill | 2,096 | 121.7 | +73% |
| Charlton Hornfair | 861 | 71.6 | +2% |
| Blackheath Westcombe | 980 | 69.6 | -1% |
| Shooters Hill | 984 | 84.7 | +20% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Eltham Page over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 42 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 37 |
| On or near Kidbrooke Lane | 29 |
| On or near Rancliffe Gardens | 27 |
| On or near Periton Road | 26 |
| On or near Kingsholm Gardens | 21 |
| On or near Merifield Road | 21 |
| On or near Pinnell Road | 21 |
| On or near Prince John Road | 20 |
| On or near Nelson Mandela Road | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Eltham Page over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 214 | 33.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 188 | 29.2% |
| Not recorded | 98 | 15.2% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 9.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Eltham Page has an estimated population of 9,132. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Eltham Page sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Eltham Page |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.6% |
| Social rented homes | 40.5% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
Is Eltham Page a safe place to live?
Eltham Page recorded 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Eltham Page?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (98).
Is crime in Eltham Page going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eltham Page was down 17% on the year before: 644 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 776 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Eltham Page?
Eltham Page is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Eltham Page. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.