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 March 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eltham Park & Progress crime rate of 1.49 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
Eltham Park & Progress Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Dunblane Road with total crimes: 6
  • Glenhead Close with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Eltham Park & Progress has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 1.49 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.

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
Eltham Town & Avery Hill199 51,066 71,914 6
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 & Progress Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Bicycle theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (14 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 20256
December 20246
November 202412
October 20246
September 20247
August 202416
April 20248

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202519
January 202514
December 202412
November 202421
October 202418
September 202416
August 202418
April 202419

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20254
January 20259
December 20249
November 20246
October 20248
September 20249
August 20241
April 202414

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20247
March 20241

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20249
September 20244
August 20247
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
April 20241

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 202515
December 202411
November 202410
October 20248
September 20243
August 20245
April 20246

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20241

High Crime Locations Eltham Park & Progress in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
2. Dunblane Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. Glenhead Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Tom Coombs Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
5. Strongbow Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Downman Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
7. Castlewood Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Berryhill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Garnett Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Earlshall Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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