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 May 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eltham Park & Progress crime rate of 1.99 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (41) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Eltham Park & Progress Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 41
  • Dunblane Road with total crimes: 5
  • Westmount Road with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Eltham Park & Progress has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 1.99 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eltham Park & Progress)CrimesRank (Eltham Park & Progress)CrimesRank (Eltham Park & Progress)
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
Eltham Town & Avery Hill161 61,066 71,914 6
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
Charlton Village & Riverside61 22468 20880 20
Eltham Page56 23422 23792 21

Eltham Park & Progress Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

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 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20256

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
October 20241

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

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

High Crime Locations Eltham Park & Progress in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total41
Shoplifting41
2. Dunblane Road (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Westmount Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Craigton Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shortway (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
6. Heatherbank (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
7. Grangehill Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Crookston Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Rochester Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Strongbow Crescent (Map)
Total2
Robbery2

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