Crime Rate in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham

The total recorded crimes in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham, Greenwich, UK in July 2025 are around 96 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham crime rate of 2.43 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, Coldharbour & New Eltham, encompassing approximately 39,546 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham Crime Hotspots

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

  • William Barefoot Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Crossmead with total crimes: 6

How safe is Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham?

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

  • Relative to Greenwich:

    • In 2024, Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Greenwich average, with 556 crimes compared to 848.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Greenwich.

    • In 2023, Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham had fewer crimes than the Greenwich average, with 978 crimes compared to 1,415. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Greenwich.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Greenwich, Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham has recorded 96 crimes with crime rate of 2.43 ranking 18th out of 22 in the Greenwich, UK

In 2024, the total Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham crimes were 556. The crime rate of Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham in 2024 was 14.06 (year) or 1.17 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Greenwich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham were around 978 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.73 (year) or 2.06 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Greenwich.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham)CrimesRank (Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham)CrimesRank (Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham)
Greenwich Peninsula271 11,743 12,548 1
Plumstead & Glyndon236 21,424 22,413 2
Woolwich Arsenal227 41,401 32,263 3
Woolwich Dockyard234 31,209 42,056 5
Abbey Wood173 81,159 62,119 4
Greenwich Creekside222 51,209 51,634 8
Eltham Town & Avery Hill218 61,066 71,914 6
Woolwich Common123 10985 81,704 7
Plumstead Common181 7815 111,416 10
Thamesmead Moorings119 12817 101,464 9
East Greenwich139 9866 91,255 12
Charlton Hornfair118 13768 121,267 11
Greenwich Park122 11754 131,148 14
Blackheath Westcombe109 15632 151,228 13
Kidbrooke Park110 14703 141,019 17
Shooters Hill100 17572 171,107 15
West Thamesmead102 16573 161,076 16
Middle Park & Horn Park92 19481 19967 19
Charlton Village & Riverside76 20468 20880 20
Eltham Page75 21422 23792 21
Eltham Park & Progress61 23453 21698 22
Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe69 22434 22597 23

Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham 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 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 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 29 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20259
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 202410
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 123 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20256
May 202510
April 20258
March 202516
February 20255
January 202517
December 202410
November 202411
October 20246
September 202415
August 20244

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202530
May 202532
April 202527
March 202528
February 202529
January 202518
December 202433
November 202433
October 202433
September 202421
August 202418

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20252
May 20257
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20253
April 20257
March 20252
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 202410

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202517
May 202529
April 202523
March 202522
February 202512
January 202521
December 202417
November 202413
October 202415
September 202413
August 202414

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20251
April 20254
March 20259
February 202513
January 20259
December 20249
November 202411
October 20247
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

High Crime Locations Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham postcode area is presented below.

1. William Barefoot Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Drugs4
Other theft2
3. Crossmead (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Bromhedge (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Park View Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1
6. Green Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Porcupine Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Brownspring Drive (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Broad Lawn (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gerda Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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