Cranham vs Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    20/100
    Cranham Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham Metropolitan Police Service

      Cranham vs Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham Results

      A
      20/100
      High Crime
      Cranham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      860 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.9% trend
      27.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,312 crimes / 12m
      ↑4% trend
      25.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cranham
      B Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham
      Safety Score
      20/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      860
      3,312
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      987
      3,186
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.9%
      ↑4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.7%
      25.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cranham
      B Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham
      Violent Crime
      209 ↑0%
      973 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      197 ↓19%
      620 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      41 ↓24%
      180 ↑24%
      Vehicle Crime
      122 ↓4%
      401 ↑4%
      Burglary
      31 ↓28%
      124 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      44 ↓44%
      261 ↑0%
      Drugs
      28 ↑17%
      148 ↑11%
      Public Order
      36 ↓46%
      203 ↑30%
      Robbery
      13 ↓57%
      47 ↓11%
      Shoplifting
      111 ↑31%
      253 ↑4%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↓25%
      28 ↓43%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓50%
      9 ↓31%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      21 ↑91%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑180%
      44 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Cranham is the safer choice — scoring 20/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cranham safer than Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham?

      Cranham has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 860 crimes in the last 12 months. Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 3,312 crimes. Cranham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cranham vs Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham?

      Cranham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham shows +4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cranham and Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham?

      In Cranham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (209 incidents). In Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham, it is Violent Crime (973 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cranham and Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham?

      Cranham recorded 197 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham recorded 620. 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 Cranham vs Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham?

      Violent crime in Cranham totalled 209 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 973 in Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cranham and Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cranham recorded 987 crimes (now 860, a change of -12.9%). Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham recorded 3,186 crimes previously (now 3,312, +4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cranham and Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham?

      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. Cranham has a resolution rate of 27.7% and Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham has 25.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cranham and Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham?

      Cranham falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham 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 Cranham and Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham?

      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 Cranham or Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cranham and Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham. 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.