Crime Rates at Elstow Close, London, SE9 1HZ

Elstow Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Eltham Page , and the 20th lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Elstow Close (SE9 1HZ) in the last 12 months was 13.5 per 1,000 residents and was 87.9% lower than the Eltham Page average (111.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

In the area around Elstow Close (SE9 1HZ), the main crime hotspot is near Merlewood Place. Police recorded 179 crimes here, including 58 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.