Crime in Eltham Park & Progress: statistics, rates and trends
763 crimes were recorded in Eltham Park & Progress in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Eltham Park & Progress at a glance
- Crime trends in Eltham Park & Progress
- Types of crime in Eltham Park & Progress
- Eltham Park & Progress compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Eltham Park & Progress
- What happened after crimes were reported in Eltham Park & Progress
- Demographics of Eltham Park & Progress
- Questions about crime in Eltham Park & Progress
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (190), anti-social behaviour (123) and shoplifting (111) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,396th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Eltham Park & Progress | Greenwich | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 763 | 33,919 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.9 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,576 | 299,528 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Eltham Park & Progress peaked in the year to August 2025 (845 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (656). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 763 | 65.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 845 | 73.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 699 | 60.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 680 | 58.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 693 | 59.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 708 | 61.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 691 | 59.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 674 | 58.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 656 | 56.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 56 |
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 60 |
| April 2026 | 72 |
| March 2026 | 83 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 68 |
| December 2025 | 60 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 77 |
| September 2025 | 69 |
Compared with England and Wales, Eltham Park & Progress recorded notably more vehicle crime (79% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (65% below) and other theft (56% below). On the year before, public order rose from 36 to 53 and burglary rose from 38 to 44, while criminal damage and arson fell from 57 to 27 and shoplifting fell from 180 to 111.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 190 | 16.4 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 123 | 10.6 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 111 | 9.6 | 8.5 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 103 | 8.9 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Public order | 53 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +47% |
| Burglary | 44 | 3.8 | 3.6 | +16% |
| Other theft | 33 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.4 | 3.3 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 2.3 | 6.7 | -53% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Eltham Park & Progress.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eltham Park & Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eltham Page | 624 | 68.3 | +4% |
| Kidbrooke Park | 971 | 84.7 | +28% |
| Eltham Town & Avery Hill | 2,007 | 116.6 | +77% |
| Shooters Hill | 984 | 84.7 | +29% |
| Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe | 1,095 | 132.2 | +101% |
| Middle Park & Horn Park | 768 | 79.8 | +21% |
| Charlton Hornfair | 829 | 69.0 | +5% |
| Woolwich Common | 1,920 | 137.5 | +109% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Eltham Park & Progress over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (141).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 141 |
| On or near Well Hall Road | 45 |
| On or near Dunblane Road | 37 |
| On or near Tom Coombs Close | 28 |
| On or near Shortway | 20 |
| On or near Prince Rupert Road | 19 |
| On or near Bournbrook Road | 18 |
| On or near Glenhead Close | 18 |
| On or near Strongbow Crescent | 17 |
| On or near Garnett Close | 16 |
Of the 640 crimes in Eltham Park & Progress with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 123 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 293 | 45.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 179 | 28.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 8.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Eltham Park & Progress has an estimated population of 11,576 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Eltham Park & Progress average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Eltham Park & Progress | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Eltham Park & Progress a safe place to live?
Eltham Park & Progress recorded 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,396th 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 Eltham Park & Progress?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 190 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (123).
Is crime in Eltham Park & Progress going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eltham Park & Progress was down 10% on the year before: 763 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 845 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Eltham Park & Progress?
About 11,576 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Eltham Park & Progress?
Eltham Park & Progress 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.