Crime in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe: statistics, rates and trends
1,095 crimes were recorded in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe in the 12 months to August 2026, 132.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe
- Questions about crime in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (355), anti-social behaviour (200) and other theft (93) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 638th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe | Greenwich | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,095 | 33,919 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.2 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,283 | 299,528 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe of any year here (1,095 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 298%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,095 | 132.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 917 | 110.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 716 | 86.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 430 | 51.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 223 | 26.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 216 | 26.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 252 | 30.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 273 | 33.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 275 | 33.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 97 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe recorded notably more bicycle theft (4.2 times the national rate), burglary (3.0 times the national rate) and robbery (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (40% below). On the year before, public order rose from 40 to 64 and shoplifting rose from 28 to 42, while drugs fell from 45 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 355 | 42.9 | 34.2 | +42% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 200 | 24.1 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Other theft | 93 | 11.2 | 6.4 | +8% |
| Burglary | 87 | 10.5 | 3.6 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 69 | 8.3 | 5.0 | +25% |
| Public order | 64 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +60% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 7.2 | 6.7 | +46% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 5.1 | 8.5 | +50% |
| Drugs | 38 | 4.6 | 3.3 | -16% |
| Bicycle theft | 29 | 3.5 | 0.8 | +16% |
| Robbery | 23 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 0% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 1.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eltham Page | 624 | 68.3 | -48% |
| Middle Park & Horn Park | 768 | 79.8 | -40% |
| Kidbrooke Park | 971 | 84.7 | -36% |
| Blackheath Westcombe | 980 | 69.6 | -47% |
| Eltham Park & Progress | 763 | 65.9 | -50% |
| Charlton Hornfair | 829 | 69.0 | -48% |
| Charlton Village & Riverside | 974 | 127.7 | -3% |
| Greenwich Park | 1,134 | 118.6 | -10% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Kidbrooke” (131).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kidbrooke | 131 |
| On or near Old Post Office Lane | 85 |
| On or near Parking Area | 85 |
| On or near Elford Close | 65 |
| On or near St Peters Court | 53 |
| On or near Astell Road | 49 |
| On or near Embry Road | 44 |
| On or near Kidbrooke Way | 39 |
| On or near Kimbell Place | 38 |
| On or near Tizzard Grove | 35 |
Of the 895 crimes in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 200 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 380 | 42.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 274 | 30.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 115 | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe has an estimated population of 8,283 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (43%, against 23%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (59%, against 34%) and more private renting (32%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 59.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 42.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe a safe place to live?
Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe recorded 132.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 638th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 355 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (200).
Is crime in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe was up 19% on the year before: 1,095 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 917 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe?
About 8,283 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe?
Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe 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.