Chingford Green vs Eltham Park and Progress

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Chingford Green Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Eltham Park and Progress Metropolitan Police Service

      Chingford Green vs Eltham Park and Progress Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Chingford Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,617 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.3% trend
      22% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Eltham Park and Progress
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,965 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.4% trend
      29% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chingford Green
      B Eltham Park and Progress
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,617
      2,965
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,655
      2,869
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.3%
      ↑3.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22%
      29%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chingford Green
      B Eltham Park and Progress
      Violent Crime
      461 ↑19%
      753 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      346 ↓10%
      579 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      92 ↓7%
      197 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      198 ↓27%
      270 ↓7%
      Burglary
      73 ↓5%
      149 ↓3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      105 ↓13%
      175 ↓10%
      Drugs
      111 ↑68%
      136 ↑24%
      Public Order
      99 ↑3%
      180 ↑2%
      Robbery
      21 ↑11%
      58 ↓27%
      Shoplifting
      63 ↓11%
      332 ↑64%
      Theft from Person
      14 ↓53%
      55 ↓35%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      15 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑27%
      21 ↑17%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑25%
      45 ↑45%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chingford Green is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chingford Green safer than Eltham Park and Progress?

      Chingford Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,617 crimes in the last 12 months. Eltham Park and Progress has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,965 crimes. Chingford Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chingford Green vs Eltham Park and Progress?

      Chingford Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Eltham Park and Progress shows +3.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chingford Green and Eltham Park and Progress?

      In Chingford Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (461 incidents). In Eltham Park and Progress, it is Violent Crime (753 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chingford Green and Eltham Park and Progress?

      Chingford Green recorded 346 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Eltham Park and Progress recorded 579. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Chingford Green vs Eltham Park and Progress?

      Violent crime in Chingford Green totalled 461 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 753 in Eltham Park and Progress. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chingford Green and Eltham Park and Progress in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chingford Green recorded 1,655 crimes (now 1,617, a change of -2.3%). Eltham Park and Progress recorded 2,869 crimes previously (now 2,965, +3.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chingford Green and Eltham Park and Progress?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Chingford Green has a resolution rate of 22% and Eltham Park and Progress has 29%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chingford Green and Eltham Park and Progress?

      Chingford Green falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Eltham Park and Progress is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Chingford Green and Eltham Park and Progress?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Chingford Green or Eltham Park and Progress on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chingford Green and Eltham Park and Progress. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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