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Burglary Rates in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham

Greenwich, London, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham recorded 61 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

61

3.21 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,704

89.7 per 1,000 residents

5% below the UK average39% below the London regional average

How does Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham rank?

Within Greenwich

22 of 23 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

61th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

7
5
4
4
4
3
4
2
10
6
4
8
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
478
28%
Anti-social Behaviour
410
24%
Other Crime
410
24%
Vehicle Crime
160
9%
Drug Offences
94
6%
Burglary
61
4%
Shoplifting
40
2%
Robbery
27
2%
Theft from Person
24
1%

Property mix in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham

Source: Census 2021 · 7,543 households

Detached 6%Semi-detached 41%Terraced 17%Flats 36%

The most common property type in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham homeowners

Most homes in Mottingham, Coldharbour & New Eltham are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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