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 March 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham crime rate of 2.28 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-3.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charldane Road with total crimes: 6
  • Felhampton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Witherston Way with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 2.28 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greenwich)CrimesRank (Greenwich)CrimesRank (Greenwich)
Greenwich Peninsula233 11,743 12,548 1
Plumstead & Glyndon204 41,424 22,413 2
Woolwich Arsenal209 21,401 32,263 3
Woolwich Dockyard204 31,209 42,056 5
Abbey Wood135 71,159 62,119 4
Greenwich Creekside198 61,209 51,634 8
Eltham Town & Avery Hill199 51,066 71,914 6
Woolwich Common99 14985 81,704 7
Plumstead Common133 8815 111,416 10
Thamesmead Moorings126 9817 101,464 9
East Greenwich123 10866 91,255 12
Charlton Hornfair111 11768 121,267 11
Blackheath Westcombe105 12632 151,228 13
Greenwich Park98 15754 131,148 14
Middle Park & Horn Park101 13481 19967 19
Kidbrooke Park87 20703 141,019 17
Shooters Hill92 17572 171,107 15
West Thamesmead95 16573 161,076 16
Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe90 18434 22597 23
Charlton Village & Riverside68 22468 20880 20
Eltham Page70 21422 23792 21
Eltham Park & Progress62 23453 21698 22

Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20255
January 202517
December 202410
November 202411
October 20246
September 202415
August 20244
April 202414

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202513
January 20259
December 20249
November 202411
October 20247
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202529
January 202518
December 202433
November 202433
October 202433
September 202421
August 202418
April 202415

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202512
January 202521
December 202417
November 202413
October 202415
September 202413
August 202414
April 202416

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 202410
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 202410
April 20243

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241

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

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

1. Charldane Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Felhampton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Witherston Way (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Brownspring Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
5. Milverton Way (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Altash Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
7. Broad Lawn (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Porcupine Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ministry Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
10. Chapel Farm Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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