Crime in Eltham Town & Avery Hill: statistics, rates and trends
2,096 crimes were recorded in Eltham Town & Avery Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 121.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Eltham Town & Avery Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Eltham Town & Avery Hill
- Types of crime in Eltham Town & Avery Hill
- Eltham Town & Avery Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Eltham Town & Avery Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Eltham Town & Avery Hill
- Population and deprivation in Eltham Town & Avery Hill
- Questions about crime in Eltham Town & Avery Hill
- About this data
2,096 crimes were recorded in Eltham Town & Avery Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 121.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 514 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Eltham Town & Avery Hill has the 809th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Eltham Town & Avery Hill | Greenwich | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,096 | 33,981 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 121.7 | 113.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,217 | 299,528 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Eltham Town & Avery Hill was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,232 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,891). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 2,096 | 121.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,041 | 118.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,947 | 113.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,891 | 109.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,219 | 128.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,171 | 126.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,232 | 129.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,176 | 126.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,143 | 124.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 163 |
| June 2026 | 204 |
| May 2026 | 189 |
| April 2026 | 190 |
| March 2026 | 174 |
| February 2026 | 153 |
| January 2026 | 159 |
| December 2025 | 181 |
| November 2025 | 174 |
| October 2025 | 155 |
| September 2025 | 140 |
| August 2025 | 214 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Eltham Town & Avery Hill 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+107%) and robbery (+21%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-39%) and theft from the person (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 514 | 29.9 | 0.87 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 415 | 24.1 | 1.57 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 369 | 21.4 | 2.59 | +107% |
| Public order | 150 | 8.7 | 1.31 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 138 | 8.0 | 1.63 | -1% |
| Other theft | 123 | 7.1 | 1.12 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 4.8 | 0.71 | -39% |
| Burglary | 81 | 4.7 | 1.33 | -14% |
| Robbery | 64 | 3.7 | 2.75 | +21% |
| Drugs | 61 | 3.5 | 1.08 | -32% |
| Theft from the person | 42 | 2.4 | 1.44 | -33% |
| Other crime | 30 | 1.7 | 0.83 | -12% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.8 | 0.84 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.7 | 0.85 | -14% |
Violence and sexual offences in Eltham Town & Avery Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Eltham Town & Avery Hill recorded 514 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 24.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Eltham Town & Avery Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Eltham Town & Avery Hill recorded 415 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 19.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Eltham Town & Avery Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Eltham Town & Avery Hill recorded 369 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 107% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Eltham Town & Avery Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Eltham Town & Avery Hill recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Eltham Town & Avery Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Eltham Town & Avery Hill recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Eltham Town & Avery Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Eltham Town & Avery Hill recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Eltham Town & Avery Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Eltham Town & Avery Hill recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Eltham Town & Avery Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Eltham Town & Avery Hill recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Eltham Town & Avery Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Eltham Town & Avery Hill recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Eltham Town & Avery Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Eltham Town & Avery Hill recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Eltham Town & Avery Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Eltham Town & Avery Hill recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Eltham Town & Avery Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Eltham Town & Avery Hill recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Eltham Town & Avery Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Eltham Town & Avery Hill recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Eltham Town & Avery Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Eltham Town & Avery Hill recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Eltham Town & Avery Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Eltham Town & Avery Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eltham Town & Avery Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham | 983 | 72.8 | -40% |
| Eltham Park & Progress | 797 | 68.8 | -43% |
| Eltham Page | 644 | 70.5 | -42% |
| Middle Park & Horn Park | 784 | 81.4 | -33% |
| Shooters Hill | 984 | 84.7 | -30% |
| Kidbrooke Park | 980 | 85.4 | -30% |
| Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe | 1,085 | 131.0 | +8% |
| Plumstead Common | 1,760 | 111.3 | -9% |
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 Town & Avery Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 275 |
| On or near Merlewood Place | 173 |
| On or near Eltham High Street | 141 |
| On or near Police Station | 138 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 97 |
| On or near Anstridge Road | 63 |
| On or near Alderwood Road | 57 |
| On or near Passey Place | 55 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 43 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 42 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Eltham Town & Avery Hill 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 | 767 | 36.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 501 | 23.9% |
| Not recorded | 415 | 19.8% |
| Under investigation | 172 | 8.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 100 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 73 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
Eltham Town & Avery Hill has an estimated population of 17,217. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Eltham Town & Avery Hill sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Eltham Town & Avery Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.8% |
| Social rented homes | 21.9% |
| Private rented homes | 18.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Eltham Town & Avery Hill a safe place to live?
Eltham Town & Avery Hill recorded 121.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Town & Avery Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 514 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (415).
Is crime in Eltham Town & Avery Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eltham Town & Avery Hill was up 3% on the year before: 2,096 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,041 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Eltham Town & Avery Hill?
Eltham Town & Avery Hill 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 Town & Avery Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.