Crime in Eltham Town & Avery Hill: statistics, rates and trends
2,007 crimes were recorded in Eltham Town & Avery Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 116.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Eltham Town & Avery Hill
- Questions about crime in Eltham Town & Avery Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (493), anti-social behaviour (404) and shoplifting (335) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 881st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Eltham Town & Avery Hill | Greenwich | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,007 | 33,919 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.6 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 17,217 | 299,528 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Eltham Town & Avery Hill peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,231 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,880). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,007 | 116.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,075 | 120.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,981 | 115.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,880 | 109.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,194 | 127.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,169 | 126.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,231 | 129.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,211 | 128.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,089 | 121.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 125 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Eltham Town & Avery Hill recorded notably more robbery (2.8 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.3 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (62% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (39% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 230 to 335 and robbery rose from 50 to 66, while criminal damage and arson fell from 137 to 71 and drugs fell from 95 to 55.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 493 | 28.6 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 404 | 23.5 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 335 | 19.5 | 8.5 | +46% |
| Public order | 145 | 8.4 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 139 | 8.1 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Other theft | 117 | 6.8 | 6.4 | -30% |
| Burglary | 82 | 4.8 | 3.6 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -48% |
| Robbery | 66 | 3.8 | 1.4 | +32% |
| Drugs | 55 | 3.2 | 3.3 | -42% |
| Theft from the person | 42 | 2.4 | 1.7 | -31% |
| Other crime | 30 | 1.7 | 2.1 | -12% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Eltham Town & Avery Hill; the highest is Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe (132.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Eltham Park & Progress (65.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eltham Town & Avery Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham | 980 | 72.6 | -38% |
| Eltham Park & Progress | 763 | 65.9 | -43% |
| Eltham Page | 624 | 68.3 | -41% |
| Middle Park & Horn Park | 768 | 79.8 | -32% |
| Shooters Hill | 984 | 84.7 | -27% |
| Kidbrooke Park | 971 | 84.7 | -27% |
| Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe | 1,095 | 132.2 | +13% |
| Plumstead Common | 1,765 | 111.6 | -4% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Eltham Town & Avery Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (234).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 234 |
| On or near Merlewood Place | 164 |
| On or near Eltham High Street | 142 |
| On or near Police Station | 138 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 103 |
| On or near Anstridge Road | 62 |
| On or near Alderwood Road | 55 |
| On or near Passey Place | 53 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 44 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 41 |
Of the 1,603 crimes in Eltham Town & Avery Hill with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 404 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 744 | 46.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 490 | 30.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 142 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 106 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 70 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Eltham Town & Avery Hill has an estimated population of 17,217 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (33%, against 23%), more students (10.3%, against 7.9%) and more social housing (22%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Eltham Town & Avery Hill average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Eltham Town & Avery Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Eltham Town & Avery Hill a safe place to live?
Eltham Town & Avery Hill recorded 116.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 881st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Eltham Town & Avery Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 493 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (404).
Is crime in Eltham Town & Avery Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eltham Town & Avery Hill was down 3% on the year before: 2,007 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,075 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Eltham Town & Avery Hill?
About 17,217 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Eltham Town & Avery Hill?
Eltham Town & Avery Hill 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.