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 March 2025 are around 199 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eltham Town & Avery Hill crime rate of 6.21 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (105.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-15.91% decrease)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
Eltham Town & Avery Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eltham High Street with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Merlewood Place with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Eltham Town & Avery Hill has recorded 199 crimes with crime rate of 6.21 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greenwich)CrimesRank (Greenwich)CrimesRank (Greenwich)
Greenwich Peninsula233 11,743 12,548 1
Plumstead & Glyndon204 41,424 22,413 2
Woolwich Arsenal209 21,401 32,263 3
Woolwich Dockyard204 31,209 42,056 5
Abbey Wood135 71,159 62,119 4
Greenwich Creekside198 61,209 51,634 8
Woolwich Common99 14985 81,704 7
Plumstead Common133 8815 111,416 10
Thamesmead Moorings126 9817 101,464 9
East Greenwich123 10866 91,255 12
Charlton Hornfair111 11768 121,267 11
Blackheath Westcombe105 12632 151,228 13
Greenwich Park98 15754 131,148 14
Middle Park & Horn Park101 13481 19967 19
Kidbrooke Park87 20703 141,019 17
Shooters Hill92 17572 171,107 15
West Thamesmead95 16573 161,076 16
Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham90 19556 18978 18
Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe90 18434 22597 23
Charlton Village & Riverside68 22468 20880 20
Eltham Page70 21422 23792 21
Eltham Park & Progress62 23453 21698 22

Eltham Town & Avery Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Bicycle theft (1 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20253
January 20257
December 20248
November 20245
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202519
January 202549
December 202436
November 202428
October 202435
September 202449
August 202440
April 202433

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202511
January 202517
December 202410
November 202412
October 202412
September 202418
August 20243
May 20241
April 202413
March 20241

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 202519
December 202411
November 202416
October 20248
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245

A total of 329 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202544
January 202523
December 202424
November 202432
October 202432
September 202437
August 202452
April 202448

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202511
January 20257
December 20244
November 202413
October 20244
September 202411
August 20249
April 20241

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202511
January 202510
December 20246
November 202412
October 202415
September 202411
August 20244
April 202419

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20251
January 20254
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
April 20246

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20249
October 20246
September 20249
August 20245
April 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Eltham Town & Avery Hill in March 2025

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

1. Eltham High Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
3. Merlewood Place (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wythens Walk (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Halons Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
6. Sowerby Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Burglary5
Shoplifting1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Inca Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1

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