ELTHAM HIGH STREET, SE9 1BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE9 1BJ

ELTHAM HIGH STREET, SE9 1BJ, Greenwich has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.49 per 1,000 population. This SE9 1BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE9 postcode area, which has experienced 539 crimes and a crime rate of 8.08 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE9 1BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE9 1BJ, encompassing approximately 3429 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE9 1BJ area, explore the SE9 1BJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)

SE9 1BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eltham High Street with total crimes: 17
  • Sowerby Close with total crimes: 12
  • Police Station with total crimes: 8

ELTHAM HIGH STREET, SE9 1BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2224.49-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences186.420.00%
Other theft105.25900.00%
Shoplifting72.92133.33%
Theft from the person72.04250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.04500.00%
Vehicle crime41.75100.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Public order20.58-50.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Robbery10.29-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3421.009.68%
Violence and sexual offences189.9163.64%
Robbery55.2566.67%
Public order41.46-42.86%
Shoplifting31.17-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-50.00%
Theft from the person20.580.00%
Other theft10.58-90.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3125.6663.16%
Shoplifting159.04275.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.37-8.33%
Other theft103.21150.00%
Public order72.92133.33%
Vehicle crime42.04-55.56%
Burglary41.17-20.00%
Robbery31.17-57.14%
Theft from the person20.870.00%
Drugs10.58-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1921.0090.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.54-40.00%
Vehicle crime93.5050.00%
Robbery72.6240.00%
Burglary52.04400.00%
Other theft41.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.17-33.33%
Shoplifting41.17-42.86%
Public order31.17-25.00%
Theft from the person20.87-60.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.41-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour105.8311.11%
Shoplifting72.92-12.50%
Vehicle crime62.04-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.75-50.00%
Theft from the person51.7525.00%
Robbery51.4666.67%
Public order41.46-60.00%
Drugs21.17100.00%
Other theft20.58-81.82%
Burglary10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2727.41237.50%
Criminal damage and arson127.87300.00%
Other theft113.50-8.33%
Public order103.2166.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.92-10.00%
Shoplifting82.62-11.11%
Vehicle crime72.330.00%
Theft from the person42.04300.00%
Robbery31.1750.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1218.08300.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.50-23.08%
Shoplifting92.9228.57%
Violence and sexual offences82.62-42.86%
Vehicle crime72.33133.33%
Public order62.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.75-62.50%
Burglary20.87-60.00%
Robbery20.58-50.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.790.00%
Public order82.330.00%
Shoplifting72.330.00%
Burglary52.040.00%
Robbery41.460.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Other theft30.870.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 202410
January 20244
December 20232
November 202311
October 202312
September 20233

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202434
April 202431
January 202419
December 202310
November 20239
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
April 202411
January 202412
December 202320
November 202327
October 20238
September 202314

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 202415
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 202312
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 202310
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE9 1BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Eltham High Street
    Total17
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Sowerby Close
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Blunts Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Merlewood Place
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 7. Passey Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sun Yard
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Messeter Place
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 10. Wythfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Archery Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Woodcroft Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Strongbow Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Strongbow Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Beechhill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Tilt Yard Approach
    Total1
    Burglary1