Crime in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham: statistics, rates and trends
983 crimes were recorded in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham
- Questions about crime in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham
- About this data
983 crimes were recorded in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 308 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham has the 2,112th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham | Greenwich | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 983 | 33,981 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.8 | 113.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,507 | 299,528 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,221 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (922). Over the whole period it fell 12%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 983 | 72.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,044 | 77.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 922 | 68.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 968 | 71.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,028 | 76.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,167 | 86.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,221 | 90.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,025 | 75.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,120 | 82.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 81 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime, drugs.
The largest increases were in drugs (+11%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-18%) and public order (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 308 | 22.8 | 0.67 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 190 | 14.1 | 0.92 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 121 | 9.0 | 1.82 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 5.5 | 0.81 | -18% |
| Drugs | 63 | 4.7 | 1.43 | +11% |
| Other theft | 61 | 4.5 | 0.71 | +3% |
| Public order | 59 | 4.4 | 0.66 | -13% |
| Burglary | 42 | 3.1 | 0.88 | +8% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.6 | 0.77 | +69% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.0 | 0.13 | -18% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.8 | 0.60 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.6 | 0.35 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 0.46 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.36 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham recorded 308 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 31.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 19.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eltham Town & Avery Hill | 2,096 | 121.7 | +67% |
| Middle Park & Horn Park | 784 | 81.4 | +12% |
| Eltham Page | 644 | 70.5 | -3% |
| Eltham Park & Progress | 797 | 68.8 | -5% |
| Kidbrooke Village & Sutcliffe | 1,085 | 131.0 | +80% |
| Kidbrooke Park | 980 | 85.4 | +17% |
| Shooters Hill | 984 | 84.7 | +16% |
| Charlton Hornfair | 861 | 71.6 | -2% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Green Lane | 46 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 46 |
| On or near William Barefoot Drive | 35 |
| On or near Crockham Way | 32 |
| On or near Charldane Road | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Sandling Rise | 28 |
| On or near Barley Barn Mews | 25 |
| On or near Brooks Close | 25 |
| On or near Sidcup Road | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 312 | 31.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 261 | 26.6% |
| Not recorded | 190 | 19.3% |
| Under investigation | 86 | 8.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 4.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 4.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham has an estimated population of 13,507. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.7% |
| Social rented homes | 22.0% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 |
Is Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham a safe place to live?
Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham recorded 72.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 308 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (190).
Is crime in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham was down 6% on the year before: 983 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,044 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham?
Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.