High Barnet vs Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    High Barnet Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham Metropolitan Police Service

      High Barnet vs Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      High Barnet
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,806 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.4% trend
      26.8% 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 High Barnet
      B Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,806
      3,312
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,621
      3,186
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.4%
      ↑4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.8%
      25.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A High Barnet
      B Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham
      Violent Crime
      428 ↓4%
      973 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      429 ↓2%
      620 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      108 ↓17%
      180 ↑24%
      Vehicle Crime
      117 ↑0%
      401 ↑4%
      Burglary
      93 ↑41%
      124 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      80 ↓20%
      261 ↑0%
      Drugs
      58 ↑107%
      148 ↑11%
      Public Order
      121 ↑49%
      203 ↑30%
      Robbery
      37 ↑61%
      47 ↓11%
      Shoplifting
      267 ↑126%
      253 ↑4%
      Theft from Person
      39 ↓11%
      28 ↓43%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑25%
      9 ↓31%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      21 ↑91%
      Other Crime
      19 ↓17%
      44 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is High Barnet safer than Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham?

      High Barnet has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,806 crimes in the last 12 months. Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 3,312 crimes. Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      High Barnet shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.4% — meaning total crimes rose 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 High Barnet and Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham?

      In High Barnet, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (429 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 High Barnet and Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham?

      High Barnet recorded 429 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 High Barnet vs Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham?

      Violent crime in High Barnet totalled 428 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 High Barnet and Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, High Barnet recorded 1,621 crimes (now 1,806, a change of +11.4%). Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham recorded 3,186 crimes previously (now 3,312, +4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in High Barnet 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. High Barnet has a resolution rate of 26.8% 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 High Barnet and Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both High Barnet 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.

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