Eltham Park and Progress vs Shaftesbury and Queenstown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Eltham Park and Progress Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Shaftesbury and Queenstown Metropolitan Police Service

      Eltham Park and Progress vs Shaftesbury and Queenstown Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Eltham Park and Progress
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,965 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.4% trend
      29% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Shaftesbury and Queenstown
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,278 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.3% trend
      39.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Eltham Park and Progress
      B Shaftesbury and Queenstown
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,965
      12,278
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,869
      12,237
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.4%
      ↑0.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29%
      39.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Eltham Park and Progress
      B Shaftesbury and Queenstown
      Violent Crime
      753 ↑5%
      2,451 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      579 ↑0%
      2,507 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      197 ↓7%
      1,113 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      270 ↓7%
      830 ↑1%
      Burglary
      149 ↓3%
      599 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      175 ↓10%
      457 ↓15%
      Drugs
      136 ↑24%
      480 ↑41%
      Public Order
      180 ↑2%
      513 ↓9%
      Robbery
      58 ↓27%
      429 ↓9%
      Shoplifting
      332 ↑64%
      1,321 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      55 ↓35%
      1,150 ↑12%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↓25%
      266 ↓10%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑17%
      52 ↑41%
      Other Crime
      45 ↑45%
      110 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      B Shaftesbury and Queenstown is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Eltham Park and Progress safer than Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      Eltham Park and Progress has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,965 crimes in the last 12 months. Shaftesbury and Queenstown has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 12,278 crimes. Shaftesbury and Queenstown scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Eltham Park and Progress vs Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      Eltham Park and Progress shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Shaftesbury and Queenstown shows +0.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Eltham Park and Progress and Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      In Eltham Park and Progress, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (753 incidents). In Shaftesbury and Queenstown, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,507 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Eltham Park and Progress and Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      Eltham Park and Progress recorded 579 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shaftesbury and Queenstown recorded 2,507. 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 Eltham Park and Progress vs Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      Violent crime in Eltham Park and Progress totalled 753 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,451 in Shaftesbury and Queenstown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Eltham Park and Progress and Shaftesbury and Queenstown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Eltham Park and Progress recorded 2,869 crimes (now 2,965, a change of +3.4%). Shaftesbury and Queenstown recorded 12,237 crimes previously (now 12,278, +0.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Eltham Park and Progress and Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      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. Eltham Park and Progress has a resolution rate of 29% and Shaftesbury and Queenstown has 39.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Eltham Park and Progress and Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      Eltham Park and Progress falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Shaftesbury and Queenstown 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 Eltham Park and Progress and Shaftesbury and Queenstown?

      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 Eltham Park and Progress or Shaftesbury and Queenstown on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.