Crime Rate in Eltham Town & Avery Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eltham Town & Avery Hill

The total recorded crimes in Eltham Town & Avery Hill, Greenwich, UK in May 2025 are around 161 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eltham Town & Avery Hill crime rate of 5.02 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 Town & Avery Hill, encompassing approximately 32,064 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-18.37% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
Eltham Town & Avery Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merlewood Place with total crimes: 21
  • Police Station with total crimes: 18
  • Eltham High Street with total crimes: 14

How safe is Eltham Town & Avery Hill?

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

  • Relative to Greenwich:

    • In 2024, Eltham Town & Avery Hill reported a higher crime volume than the Greenwich average, with 1,066 crimes compared to 848. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Eltham Town & Avery Hill witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the Greenwich.

    • In 2023, Eltham Town & Avery Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Greenwich average, with 1,914 crimes compared to 1,415. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Eltham Town & Avery Hill witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Greenwich.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Greenwich, Eltham Town & Avery Hill has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Eltham Town & Avery Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Eltham Town & Avery Hill has recorded 161 crimes with crime rate of 5.02 ranking 6th out of 22 in the Greenwich, UK

In 2024, the total Eltham Town & Avery Hill crimes were 1,066. The crime rate of Eltham Town & Avery Hill in 2024 was 33.24 (year) or 2.77 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Greenwich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eltham Town & Avery Hill were around 1,914 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.69 (year) or 4.97 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Greenwich.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eltham Town & Avery Hill)CrimesRank (Eltham Town & Avery Hill)CrimesRank (Eltham Town & Avery Hill)
Greenwich Peninsula280 11,743 12,548 1
Plumstead & Glyndon217 21,424 22,413 2
Woolwich Arsenal188 41,401 32,263 3
Woolwich Dockyard211 31,209 42,056 5
Abbey Wood160 71,159 62,119 4
Greenwich Creekside178 51,209 51,634 8
Woolwich Common147 8985 81,704 7
Thamesmead Moorings121 12817 101,464 9
East Greenwich133 9866 91,255 12
Plumstead Common128 10815 111,416 10
Charlton Hornfair121 11768 121,267 11
Blackheath Westcombe100 15632 151,228 13
Greenwich Park107 13754 131,148 14
Kidbrooke Park69 21703 141,019 17
Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham100 14556 18978 18
Shooters Hill72 20572 171,107 15
West Thamesmead87 17573 161,076 16
Middle Park & Horn Park93 16481 19967 19
Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe85 18434 22597 23
Eltham Park & Progress83 19453 21698 22
Charlton Village & Riverside61 22468 20880 20
Eltham Page56 23422 23792 21

Eltham Town & Avery Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Bicycle theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202520
February 202511
January 202517
December 202410
November 202412
October 202412
September 202418
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20249
October 20246
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 384 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202549
March 202539
February 202519
January 202549
December 202436
November 202428
October 202435
September 202449
August 202440

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202513
March 202514
February 202510
January 20254
December 202412
November 202414
October 202411
September 202412
August 20246
May 20241

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202515
March 202512
February 20259
January 20259
December 20246
November 20248
October 20247
September 20248
August 202411

A total of 350 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202542
March 202537
February 202544
January 202523
December 202424
November 202432
October 202432
September 202437
August 202452

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20258
February 20256
January 202519
December 202411
November 202416
October 20248
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202518
March 202520
February 202511
January 202510
December 20246
November 202412
October 202415
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
December 20247
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 202510
February 20251
January 20254
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 202511
February 20253
January 20257
December 20248
November 20245
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202517
March 202517
February 202511
January 20257
December 20244
November 202413
October 20244
September 202411
August 20249

High Crime Locations Eltham Town & Avery Hill in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Eltham Town & Avery Hill postcode area is presented below.

1. Merlewood Place (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Other theft2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
3. Eltham High Street (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Sowerby Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
5. Alderwood Road (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Riefield Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Passey Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Strongbow Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1

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