Alibon vs Mottingham

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Alibon Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Mottingham Metropolitan Police Service

      Alibon vs Mottingham Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Alibon
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,622 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.9% trend
      31.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Mottingham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,717 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.1% trend
      22.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alibon
      B Mottingham
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,622
      3,717
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,324
      3,677
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.9%
      ↑1.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.5%
      22.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alibon
      B Mottingham
      Violent Crime
      1,581 ↑5%
      1,152 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      796 ↑23%
      784 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      272 ↓12%
      227 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      401 ↑8%
      428 ↑1%
      Burglary
      176 ↑7%
      139 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      288 ↑0%
      295 ↑1%
      Drugs
      302 ↑19%
      177 ↑31%
      Public Order
      255 ↑0%
      223 ↑28%
      Robbery
      165 ↑4%
      57 ↓11%
      Shoplifting
      155 ↓7%
      94 ↓53%
      Theft from Person
      132 ↑12%
      49 ↓34%
      Bicycle Theft
      19 ↑46%
      8 ↓60%
      Possession of Weapons
      32 ↑78%
      24 ↑41%
      Other Crime
      48 ↓19%
      60 ↑22%
      Overall Verdict
      B Mottingham is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alibon safer than Mottingham?

      Alibon has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,622 crimes in the last 12 months. Mottingham has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 3,717 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alibon vs Mottingham?

      Alibon shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Mottingham shows +1.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alibon and Mottingham?

      In Alibon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,581 incidents). In Mottingham, it is Violent Crime (1,152 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alibon and Mottingham?

      Alibon recorded 796 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mottingham recorded 784. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Alibon vs Mottingham?

      Violent crime in Alibon totalled 1,581 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,152 in Mottingham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alibon and Mottingham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alibon recorded 4,324 crimes (now 4,622, a change of +6.9%). Mottingham recorded 3,677 crimes previously (now 3,717, +1.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alibon and Mottingham?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Alibon has a resolution rate of 31.5% and Mottingham has 22.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alibon and Mottingham?

      Alibon falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Mottingham is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Alibon and Mottingham?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Alibon or Mottingham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alibon and Mottingham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.