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 July 2025 are around 218 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eltham Town & Avery Hill crime rate of 6.80 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (6.82% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (93.33% increase)
Eltham Town & Avery Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Police Station with total crimes: 17
  • Sowerby Close with total crimes: 15

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 July 2025 the Eltham Town & Avery Hill has recorded 218 crimes with crime rate of 6.80 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eltham Town & Avery Hill)CrimesRank (Eltham Town & Avery Hill)CrimesRank (Eltham Town & Avery Hill)
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
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
Eltham Park & Progress61 23453 21698 22
Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe69 22434 22597 23

Eltham Town & Avery Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 442 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202544
May 202527
April 202542
March 202537
February 202544
January 202523
December 202424
November 202432
October 202432
September 202437
August 202452

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202513
May 20251
April 202517
March 202517
February 202511
January 20257
December 20244
November 202413
October 20244
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202511
May 202510
April 20257
March 202511
February 20253
January 20257
December 20248
November 20245
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 475 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202544
May 202540
April 202549
March 202539
February 202519
January 202549
December 202436
November 202428
October 202435
September 202449
August 202440

A total of 158 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202516
May 202512
April 202511
March 202520
February 202511
January 202517
December 202410
November 202412
October 202412
September 202418
August 20243

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20257
April 20254
March 20258
February 20256
January 202519
December 202411
November 202416
October 20248
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 139 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202516
May 202516
April 202515
March 202512
February 20259
January 20259
December 20246
November 20248
October 20247
September 20248
August 202411

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 168 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202515
May 202517
April 202518
March 202520
February 202511
January 202510
December 20246
November 202412
October 202415
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 63 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20249
October 20246
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20256
March 202510
February 20251
January 20254
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 14 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
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
December 20247
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243

High Crime Locations Eltham Town & Avery Hill in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting18
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft3
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Sowerby Close (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Merlewood Place (Map)
Total14
Public order5
Shoplifting4
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Eltham High Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Strongbow Road (Map)
Total8
Drugs8
7. Passey Place (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Anstridge Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
10. Perpins Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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