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Crime in New Eltham

New Eltham had 231 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 79.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 22nd of 26 Greenwich areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 32% below the middle Greenwich area. Crime was down 5% on the three months before.

SE9, Greenwich · within 0.6 miles of the middle of New Eltham

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79.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
22 of 26Greenwich rank1st is the highest rate
-5%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common76 in 3 months

Month by month

88 Mar 73 Apr 82 May 94 Jun 74 Jul 63 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of New Eltham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7633%
anti-social behaviour4419%
vehicle crime2913%
shoplifting209%
theft177%
public order156%
burglary125%
drugs73%

New Eltham against Greenwich

TypeNew Eltham per 1,000Middle Greenwich areaChange
Violence26.133.7▲ 10%
Burglary4.14.9▲ 9%
Vehicle crime1010.7▲ 53%
Anti-social behaviour15.125.2▲ 29%
Theft and robbery7.616.2▼ 4%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
South End126.5▼ 24%
Belmont104.9▲ 23%
Coldharbour87.1▲ 16%
New Eltham79.5▼ 5%
Edgebury73.1▲ 22%
Red Hill72.8▲ 28%
Longlands34.8▼ 4%
See every Greenwich area ranked on the crime in Greenwich page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is New Eltham a safe area?

New Eltham had about 79.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 22 of 26 Greenwich areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in New Eltham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (76), followed by anti-social behaviour (44) and vehicle crime (29).