WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in eltham town & avery hill, greenwich

Comprehensive safety analysis for eltham town & avery hill, localized within greenwich.

Total Crimes

174
trending_up +13.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

114.1per 1k
trending_down -1.2% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

15,525

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences42
Shoplifting39
Anti-social Behaviour34
Criminal Damage & Arson10
Public Order9
Vehicle Crime8
Drug Offences6
Robbery6
Other Theft6
Other Crime4
Burglary4
Bicycle Theft3
Theft from Person2
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 21Violence and sexual offences: 4Robbery: 1
27
On or near Eltham High Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 18Other theft: 1
19
On or near Merlewood Place Map
Shoplifting: 8Burglary: 1Other crime: 1
11
On or near Anstridge Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Drugs: 1Other theft: 1
6
On or near Police Station Map
Shoplifting: 3Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
On or near Alderwood Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 2Robbery: 1Public order: 1
4
On or near Petrol Station Map
Shoplifting: 3Vehicle crime: 1
4
On or near Tarnwood Park Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Halons Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Drugs: 1
3

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Safety comparison within greenwich district.

Local Rank

#17safest in greenwich

National Safety

Top 14%Riskiest

City Average

108.43per 1k

Local Policing

Eltham Town and Avery Hill

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Local Priorities

ASB on Eltham High Street
Description: Youth ASB caused in Eltham Town Centre and surrounding area
Actions:
The team will carry out high visibility patrols across the ward utilising data to identify ASB and drug hotspots
PMP/43662/24

Issued: 22 Jan 2026

Status Update

Continue to work closely with partner agencies to combat ASB and drug use and dealing. Refer and safeguard youths.

Actioned: 28 May 2026

PMP/90923/24 – DRUG CRIME STRONGBOW CRESCENT

Issued: 22 Jan 2026

Status Update

The team are looking to identify the cause of ASB and drug crime in the local area. They will be looking into warrants and closures were necessary to enable a reduction in ASB and crime in the community.

Actioned: 28 May 2026

PMP/2696/26 – SHOPLIFTING ON ELTHAM HIGH STREET

Issued: 22 Jan 2026

Status Update

Team are working closely with businesses' and stakeholders on the high street to combat shoplifting and violence that accompanies this crime. They are taken on additional training to assist with this. We are looking to identify not only reported crimes but unreported to link crimes together, target PPOs and issue CBOs ensuring all crimes are accounted for.

Actioned: 28 May 2026

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