Crime in Kidbrooke Park: statistics, rates and trends
971 crimes were recorded in Kidbrooke Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 84.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kidbrooke Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Kidbrooke Park
- Types of crime in Kidbrooke Park
- Kidbrooke Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kidbrooke Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kidbrooke Park
- Demographics of Kidbrooke Park
- Questions about crime in Kidbrooke Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (361), anti-social behaviour (191) and vehicle crime (88) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,688th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Kidbrooke Park | Greenwich | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 971 | 33,919 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.7 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,470 | 299,528 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Kidbrooke Park of any year here (971 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 971 | 84.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,182 | 103.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,091 | 95.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 975 | 85.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,018 | 88.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,080 | 94.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,061 | 92.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,027 | 89.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,040 | 90.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 77 |
| July 2026 | 77 |
| June 2026 | 98 |
| May 2026 | 83 |
| April 2026 | 89 |
| March 2026 | 78 |
| February 2026 | 57 |
| January 2026 | 84 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 71 |
| October 2025 | 78 |
| September 2025 | 107 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kidbrooke Park recorded notably more robbery (66% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (54% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (72% below) and shoplifting (57% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 88 to 22 and shoplifting fell from 75 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 361 | 31.5 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 191 | 16.7 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 88 | 7.7 | 5.0 | -13% |
| Other theft | 73 | 6.4 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Public order | 60 | 5.2 | 6.7 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 3.7 | 8.5 | -44% |
| Drugs | 40 | 3.5 | 3.3 | -11% |
| Burglary | 37 | 3.2 | 3.6 | -42% |
| Robbery | 26 | 2.3 | 1.4 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 1.9 | 6.7 | -75% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 1.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kidbrooke Park; the highest is Woolwich Common (137.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Eltham Park & Progress (65.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kidbrooke Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Hornfair | 829 | 69.0 | -19% |
| Eltham Page | 624 | 68.3 | -19% |
| Eltham Park & Progress | 763 | 65.9 | -22% |
| Charlton Village & Riverside | 974 | 127.7 | +51% |
| Blackheath Westcombe | 980 | 69.6 | -18% |
| Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe | 1,095 | 132.2 | +56% |
| Shooters Hill | 984 | 84.7 | 0% |
| Woolwich Common | 1,920 | 137.5 | +62% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Kidbrooke Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (109).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 109 |
| On or near Dursley Road | 88 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 48 |
| On or near Mansergh Close | 46 |
| On or near Kelbrook Road | 35 |
| On or near Holburne Close | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Corelli Road | 27 |
| On or near Gilbert Close | 26 |
| On or near Elizabeth Fry Place | 23 |
Of the 780 crimes in Kidbrooke Park with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 191 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 312 | 40.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 271 | 34.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 99 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Kidbrooke Park has an estimated population of 11,470 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (28%, against 17%), fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%) and more households without a car (31%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kidbrooke Park average decile 4.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Kidbrooke Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kidbrooke Park a safe place to live?
Kidbrooke Park recorded 84.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,688th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Kidbrooke Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 361 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (191).
Is crime in Kidbrooke Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kidbrooke Park was down 18% on the year before: 971 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,182 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kidbrooke Park?
About 11,470 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kidbrooke Park?
Kidbrooke Park 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.