Total Crime Rate
55.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cambridge Green area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Eltham Town & Avery Hill , and the 227th lowest crime rate of 771 local areas in Greenwich .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cambridge Green (SE9 2AN) in the last 12 months was 55.9 per 1,000 residents and was 52.8% lower than the Eltham Town & Avery Hill average (118.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 79.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cambridge Green (SE9 2AN), the main crime hotspot is near Inca Drive. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Inca Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Clare Corner | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cambridge Green | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cambridge Green | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cambridge Green | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Footscray Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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