Mottingham vs Waterloo and South Bank

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Mottingham Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Waterloo and South Bank Metropolitan Police Service

      Mottingham vs Waterloo and South Bank Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Mottingham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,717 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.1% trend
      22.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Waterloo and South Bank
      Metropolitan Police Service
      37,487 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.3% trend
      40.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mottingham
      B Waterloo and South Bank
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,717
      37,487
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,677
      39,600
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.1%
      ↓5.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.9%
      40.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mottingham
      B Waterloo and South Bank
      Violent Crime
      1,152 ↑2%
      6,062 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      784 ↑2%
      5,371 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      227 ↑25%
      6,385 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      428 ↑1%
      509 ↓18%
      Burglary
      139 ↓8%
      1,022 ↓4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      295 ↑1%
      1,025 ↓3%
      Drugs
      177 ↑31%
      1,072 ↑1%
      Public Order
      223 ↑28%
      1,629 ↓8%
      Robbery
      57 ↓11%
      1,459 ↓10%
      Shoplifting
      94 ↓53%
      1,898 ↑28%
      Theft from Person
      49 ↓34%
      10,139 ↓13%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↓60%
      591 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑41%
      131 ↓13%
      Other Crime
      60 ↑22%
      194 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      B Waterloo and South Bank is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mottingham safer than Waterloo and South Bank?

      Mottingham has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,717 crimes in the last 12 months. Waterloo and South Bank has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 37,487 crimes. Waterloo and South Bank scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mottingham vs Waterloo and South Bank?

      Mottingham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Waterloo and South Bank shows -5.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mottingham and Waterloo and South Bank?

      In Mottingham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,152 incidents). In Waterloo and South Bank, it is Theft from Person (10,139 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mottingham and Waterloo and South Bank?

      Mottingham recorded 784 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waterloo and South Bank recorded 5,371. 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 Mottingham vs Waterloo and South Bank?

      Violent crime in Mottingham totalled 1,152 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6,062 in Waterloo and South Bank. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mottingham and Waterloo and South Bank in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mottingham recorded 3,677 crimes (now 3,717, a change of +1.1%). Waterloo and South Bank recorded 39,600 crimes previously (now 37,487, -5.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mottingham and Waterloo and South Bank?

      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. Mottingham has a resolution rate of 22.9% and Waterloo and South Bank has 40.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mottingham and Waterloo and South Bank?

      Mottingham falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Waterloo and South Bank 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 Mottingham and Waterloo and South Bank?

      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 Mottingham or Waterloo and South Bank on a crime map?

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

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