Crime Rate in Eltham Park & Progress: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eltham Park & Progress

The total recorded crimes in Eltham Park & Progress, Greenwich, UK in July 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eltham Park & Progress crime rate of 1.46 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Eltham Park & Progress, encompassing approximately 41,662 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
Eltham Park & Progress Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Eltham Bus Station with total crimes: 4
  • Downman Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Eltham Park & Progress?

To understand the safety of Eltham Park & Progress, we need to analyze Eltham Park & Progress crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Greenwich:

    • In 2024, Eltham Park & Progress demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Greenwich average, with 453 crimes compared to 848.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Eltham Park & Progress recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 22 other areas in the Greenwich.

    • In 2023, Eltham Park & Progress had fewer crimes than the Greenwich average, with 698 crimes compared to 1,415. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Eltham Park & Progress recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 22 other areas in the Greenwich.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Greenwich, Eltham Park & Progress has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Eltham Park & Progress Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Eltham Park & Progress has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 1.46 ranking 23th out of 22 in the Greenwich, UK

In 2024, the total Eltham Park & Progress crimes were 453. The crime rate of Eltham Park & Progress in 2024 was 10.87 (year) or 0.91 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Greenwich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eltham Park & Progress were around 698 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.75 (year) or 1.40 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Greenwich.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eltham Park & Progress)CrimesRank (Eltham Park & Progress)CrimesRank (Eltham Park & Progress)
Greenwich Peninsula271 11,743 12,548 1
Plumstead & Glyndon236 21,424 22,413 2
Woolwich Arsenal227 41,401 32,263 3
Woolwich Dockyard234 31,209 42,056 5
Abbey Wood173 81,159 62,119 4
Greenwich Creekside222 51,209 51,634 8
Eltham Town & Avery Hill218 61,066 71,914 6
Woolwich Common123 10985 81,704 7
Plumstead Common181 7815 111,416 10
Thamesmead Moorings119 12817 101,464 9
East Greenwich139 9866 91,255 12
Charlton Hornfair118 13768 121,267 11
Greenwich Park122 11754 131,148 14
Blackheath Westcombe109 15632 151,228 13
Kidbrooke Park110 14703 141,019 17
Shooters Hill100 17572 171,107 15
West Thamesmead102 16573 161,076 16
Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham96 18556 18978 18
Middle Park & Horn Park92 19481 19967 19
Charlton Village & Riverside76 20468 20880 20
Eltham Page75 21422 23792 21
Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe69 22434 22597 23

Eltham Park & Progress Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202517
May 20259
April 202511
March 202511
February 20259
January 20256
December 20246
November 202412
October 20246
September 20247
August 202416

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20258
April 202510
March 202512
February 20254
January 20259
December 20249
November 20246
October 20248
September 20249
August 20241

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 20257
April 202517
March 202513
February 202519
January 202514
December 202412
November 202421
October 202418
September 202416
August 202418

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20249
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 167 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 202541
April 202541
March 20258
February 20258
January 202515
December 202411
November 202410
October 20248
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20256

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
October 20241

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Eltham Park & Progress in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Eltham Park & Progress postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Robbery1
2. Eltham Bus Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Downman Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Burglary1
4. Dairsie Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
5. Tom Coombs Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Appleton Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rochester Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Earlshall Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Dunvegan Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Glenesk Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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