Crime in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe: statistics, rates and trends
1,085 crimes were recorded in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe at a glance
- Crime trends in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe
- Types of crime in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe
- Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe
- Population and deprivation in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe
- Questions about crime in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe
- About this data
1,085 crimes were recorded in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 349 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe has the 669th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe | Greenwich | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,085 | 33,981 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.0 | 113.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,283 | 299,528 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,085 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (215). Over the whole period it rose 305%, 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 | 1,085 | 131.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 887 | 107.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 716 | 86.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 395 | 47.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 215 | 26.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 224 | 27.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 253 | 30.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 273 | 33.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 268 | 32.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 127 |
| June 2026 | 117 |
| May 2026 | 113 |
| April 2026 | 94 |
| March 2026 | 99 |
| February 2026 | 67 |
| January 2026 | 69 |
| December 2025 | 87 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 87 |
| September 2025 | 73 |
| August 2025 | 87 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe 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, other theft, burglary.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+78%) and public order (+70%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-48%) and burglary (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 349 | 42.1 | 1.23 | +51% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 204 | 24.6 | 1.61 | +11% |
| Other theft | 89 | 10.7 | 1.68 | +1% |
| Burglary | 81 | 9.8 | 2.76 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 70 | 8.5 | 1.72 | +25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 8.0 | 1.17 | +78% |
| Public order | 63 | 7.6 | 1.14 | +70% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 4.8 | 0.58 | +48% |
| Drugs | 39 | 4.7 | 1.44 | -7% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 3.3 | 3.96 | +4% |
| Robbery | 22 | 2.7 | 1.97 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 2.1 | 1.21 | -48% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.4 | 0.69 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.7 | 0.75 | +500% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe recorded 349 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 32.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe recorded 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 18.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe recorded 6 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 500% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eltham Page | 644 | 70.5 | -46% |
| Middle Park & Horn Park | 784 | 81.4 | -38% |
| Kidbrooke Park | 980 | 85.4 | -35% |
| Blackheath Westcombe | 980 | 69.6 | -47% |
| Eltham Park & Progress | 797 | 68.8 | -47% |
| Charlton Hornfair | 861 | 71.6 | -45% |
| Charlton Village & Riverside | 988 | 129.5 | -1% |
| Greenwich Park | 1,145 | 119.8 | -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 Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kidbrooke | 127 |
| On or near Parking Area | 83 |
| On or near Old Post Office Lane | 81 |
| On or near Elford Close | 63 |
| On or near St Peters Court | 52 |
| On or near Astell Road | 50 |
| On or near Embry Road | 42 |
| On or near Kidbrooke Way | 39 |
| On or near Tizzard Grove | 38 |
| On or near Osborn Terrace | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe 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 | 368 | 33.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 257 | 23.7% |
| Not recorded | 204 | 18.8% |
| Under investigation | 136 | 12.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 3.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe has an estimated population of 8,283. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.0% |
| Social rented homes | 22.0% |
| Private rented homes | 32.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe a safe place to live?
Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe recorded 131.0 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 Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 349 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (204).
Is crime in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe was up 22% on the year before: 1,085 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 887 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe?
Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe 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 Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.