OkayToWalkIs it okay to walk in Avery Hill, London?
Crime reported to the police, Sep 2025 – Aug 2026
Very low for London
Reported crime around the center of Avery Hill is lower than in 67% of areas in London, taking into account how many people are usually around. 116 incidents were reported here in these 12 months.
“Here” is the area of about 0.7 km² (0.3 square miles) around the center of Avery Hill.
The map shows every block and gives walking directions that avoid high-crime areas.
By kind of crime
| Kind | Level | Compared with the rest of London |
|---|---|---|
| ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping | Low | lower than in 62% of areas |
| PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson | Very low | lower than in 67% of areas |
| VehicleCar theft and break-ins | Very low | lower than in 77% of areas |
| Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses | Very low | lower than in 65% of areas |
Day and night
London police data has no time of day, so day and night cannot be compared here.
What gets reported here
- Violence & sexual offences: 39 (34%)
- Shoplifting: 25 (22%)
- Public order: 14 (12%)
- Vehicle crime: 10 (9%)
- Theft: 8 (7%)
Rising: the last 6 months were 29% busier than the city-wide trend.
Around Avery Hill
The areas right next to it range from very low to low.
- Falconwood Very low
- Blackfen Low
- New Eltham Low
- Eltham Moderate
- Lamorbey Very low
- Well Hall Moderate
- Longlands Very low
- Shooters Hill Very low
How to read this
- It shows crime reported to the police. Many crimes are never reported.
- Levels compare areas within London. The same level in another city does not mean the same.
- It is not a prediction, and it says nothing about any person or building.
- Please do not use it for decisions about housing, lending, insurance or employment.
Source: Metropolitan Police Service and City of London Police. Place names © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data as of Aug 31, 2026.