Crime in Eltham Park & Progress: statistics, rates and trends
797 crimes were recorded in Eltham Park & Progress in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Eltham Park & Progress
- Questions about crime in Eltham Park & Progress
- About this data
797 crimes were recorded in Eltham Park & Progress in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 189 reports (24% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Eltham Park & Progress has the 2,266th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Eltham Park & Progress | Greenwich | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 797 | 33,981 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.8 | 113.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,576 | 299,528 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Eltham Park & Progress was highest in the year to July 2025 (838 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (653). Over the whole period it rose 16%, 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 | 797 | 68.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 838 | 72.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 674 | 58.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 680 | 58.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 704 | 60.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 699 | 60.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 694 | 60.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 653 | 56.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 688 | 59.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 90 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Eltham Park & Progress 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in public order (+56%) and burglary (+13%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-36%) and shoplifting (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 189 | 16.3 | 0.48 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 131 | 11.3 | 0.74 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 124 | 10.7 | 1.29 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 105 | 9.1 | 1.84 | +7% |
| Public order | 53 | 4.6 | 0.69 | +56% |
| Burglary | 43 | 3.7 | 1.05 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 3.1 | 0.46 | -36% |
| Other theft | 33 | 2.9 | 0.45 | -23% |
| Drugs | 30 | 2.6 | 0.79 | -6% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.6 | 0.74 | +20% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.6 | 1.15 | +6% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.8 | 0.46 | -36% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 0.71 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Eltham Park & Progress
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Eltham Park & Progress recorded 189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 23.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Eltham Park & Progress
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Eltham Park & Progress recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 16.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Eltham Park & Progress
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Eltham Park & Progress recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 15.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Eltham Park & Progress
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Eltham Park & Progress recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Eltham Park & Progress
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Eltham Park & Progress recorded 53 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 up 56% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Eltham Park & Progress
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Eltham Park & Progress recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Eltham Park & Progress
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Eltham Park & Progress recorded 36 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 36% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Eltham Park & Progress
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Eltham Park & Progress recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Eltham Park & Progress
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Eltham Park & Progress recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Eltham Park & Progress
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Eltham Park & Progress recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Eltham Park & Progress
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Eltham Park & Progress recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Eltham Park & Progress
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Eltham Park & Progress recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Eltham Park & Progress
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Eltham Park & Progress recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Eltham Park & Progress, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Eltham Park & Progress.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eltham Park & Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eltham Page | 644 | 70.5 | +2% |
| Kidbrooke Park | 980 | 85.4 | +24% |
| Eltham Town & Avery Hill | 2,096 | 121.7 | +77% |
| Shooters Hill | 984 | 84.7 | +23% |
| Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe | 1,085 | 131.0 | +90% |
| Middle Park & Horn Park | 784 | 81.4 | +18% |
| Charlton Hornfair | 861 | 71.6 | +4% |
| Woolwich Common | 1,845 | 132.2 | +92% |
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 Park & Progress over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 156 |
| On or near Well Hall Road | 44 |
| On or near Dunblane Road | 37 |
| On or near Tom Coombs Close | 32 |
| On or near Glenhead Close | 20 |
| On or near Shortway | 20 |
| On or near Garnett Close | 18 |
| On or near Prince Rupert Road | 18 |
| On or near Maudslay Road | 17 |
| On or near Downman Road | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Eltham Park & Progress 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 310 | 38.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 190 | 23.8% |
| Not recorded | 131 | 16.4% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 9.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 6.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Eltham Park & Progress has an estimated population of 11,576. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Eltham Park & Progress sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Eltham Park & Progress |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.0% |
| Social rented homes | 18.3% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Eltham Park & Progress a safe place to live?
Eltham Park & Progress recorded 68.8 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 Park & Progress?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (131).
Is crime in Eltham Park & Progress going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eltham Park & Progress was down 5% on the year before: 797 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 838 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Eltham Park & Progress?
Eltham Park & Progress 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 Park & Progress. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.