Crime Rate in Mottingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mottingham

The total recorded crimes in Mottingham, Bromley, UK in July 2025 are around 127 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mottingham crime rate of 3.33 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Mottingham, encompassing approximately 38,145 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-20.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
Mottingham Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Dunkery Road with total crimes: 7
  • Kimmeridge Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

How safe is Mottingham?

To understand the safety of Mottingham, we need to analyze Mottingham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bromley:

    • In 2024, Mottingham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bromley average, with 711 crimes compared to 758.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Mottingham witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

    • In 2023, Mottingham had fewer crimes than the Bromley average, with 979 crimes compared to 1,307. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Mottingham recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bromley, Mottingham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Mottingham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Mottingham has recorded 127 crimes with crime rate of 3.33 ranking 10th out of 21 in the Bromley, UK

In 2024, the total Mottingham crimes were 711. The crime rate of Mottingham in 2024 was 18.64 (year) or 1.55 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Bromley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mottingham were around 979 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.66 (year) or 2.14 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Bromley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mottingham)CrimesRank (Mottingham)CrimesRank (Mottingham)
Bromley Town295 11,774 13,055 1
St Paul's Cray275 21,319 32,630 2
Penge & Cator264 31,468 22,548 3
Orpington150 5916 51,791 4
Crystal Palace & Anerley145 71,063 41,336 9
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope160 4858 81,373 8
St Mary Cray150 6902 71,563 5
Kelsey & Eden Park135 9907 61,553 6
Bromley Common & Holwood137 8775 91,421 7
Farnborough & Crofton123 11746 101,144 10
Shortlands & Park Langley90 14549 151,109 11
Plaistow111 12668 121,077 12
Bickley & Sundridge107 13553 141,007 13
Chislehurst72 17583 13951 16
Clock House78 16471 17972 15
West Wickham79 15377 21582 22
Hayes & Coney Hall71 18477 16880 17
Biggin Hill64 19447 18803 18
Darwin57 21349 22722 19
Petts Wood & Knoll59 20385 19669 20
Chelsfield53 22382 20595 21

Mottingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 297 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202510
May 202532
April 202523
March 202522
February 202519
January 202534
December 202422
November 202431
October 202429
September 202429
August 202422

A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202544
May 202550
April 202522
March 202531
February 202532
January 202520
December 202424
November 202434
October 202424
September 202438
August 202425

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
April 20257
March 202510
February 202510
January 20253
December 20247
November 202416
October 202412
September 202416
August 20246

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 202411
August 20241

A total of 131 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202514
May 202517
April 202511
March 202514
February 20259
January 202514
December 20247
November 20249
October 20243
September 202414
August 20244

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20258
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20257
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20258
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20255
April 20259
March 20255
February 202514
January 202514
December 20247
November 202410
October 202412
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Mottingham in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Mottingham postcode area is presented below.

1. Dunkery Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
2. Kimmeridge Gardens (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Burglary1
4. Widecombe Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Kersey Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Cattistock Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Charminster Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Portland Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Clarence Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Mottingham Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3

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