Crime in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham: statistics, rates and trends
980 crimes were recorded in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham at a glance
- Crime trends in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham
- Types of crime in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham
- Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham
- Demographics of Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham
- Questions about crime in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (312), anti-social behaviour (189) and vehicle crime (123) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,125th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham | Greenwich | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 980 | 33,919 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.6 | 113.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,507 | 299,528 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,241 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (905). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 980 | 72.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,059 | 78.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 905 | 67.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 978 | 72.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,022 | 75.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,126 | 83.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,241 | 91.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,022 | 75.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,132 | 83.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 78 |
| July 2026 | 96 |
| June 2026 | 105 |
| May 2026 | 80 |
| April 2026 | 71 |
| March 2026 | 81 |
| February 2026 | 86 |
| January 2026 | 90 |
| December 2025 | 70 |
| November 2025 | 72 |
| October 2025 | 71 |
| September 2025 | 80 |
Compared with England and Wales, Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham recorded notably more vehicle crime (83% above the national rate) and drugs (40% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (37% below) and public order (34% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 89 to 69 and other theft fell from 67 to 55.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 312 | 23.1 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 189 | 14.0 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 123 | 9.1 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Drugs | 62 | 4.6 | 3.3 | +7% |
| Public order | 59 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Other theft | 55 | 4.1 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Burglary | 42 | 3.1 | 3.6 | +8% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham; the highest is Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe (132.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Eltham Park & Progress (65.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eltham Town & Avery Hill | 2,007 | 116.6 | +61% |
| Middle Park & Horn Park | 768 | 79.8 | +10% |
| Eltham Page | 624 | 68.3 | -6% |
| Eltham Park & Progress | 763 | 65.9 | -9% |
| Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe | 1,095 | 132.2 | +82% |
| Kidbrooke Park | 971 | 84.7 | +17% |
| Shooters Hill | 984 | 84.7 | +17% |
| Charlton Hornfair | 829 | 69.0 | -5% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Green Lane” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Green Lane | 44 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 43 |
| On or near William Barefoot Drive | 33 |
| On or near Sandling Rise | 30 |
| On or near Charldane Road | 28 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Brooks Close | 26 |
| On or near Crockham Way | 26 |
| On or near Barley Barn Mews | 25 |
| On or near Bercta Road | 25 |
Of the 791 crimes in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 189 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 306 | 38.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 271 | 34.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham has an estimated population of 13,507 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (12%, against 20%) and more social housing (22%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham a safe place to live?
Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham recorded 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,125th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 312 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (189).
Is crime in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham was down 7% on the year before: 980 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,059 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham?
About 13,507 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham?
Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.