How are crime safety scores calculated?

Safety scores are calculated using official crime data from data.police.uk. Scores range from 0-100, where 100 is the safest. The score considers total crime volume, crime types, and population density.

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All crime data on CrimeSafe UK comes from the official UK Police API (data.police.uk), which is updated monthly by all 44 police forces in England and Wales.

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Eltham Town and Avery Hill vs Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham

Q: Is Eltham Town and Avery Hill or Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham safer?

Based on the latest crime data from July 2026, Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham and Eltham Town and Avery Hill have been compared using official police statistics. Check the safety scores above to see which area has lower crime rates.

London crime comparison • July 2026

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Eltham Town and Avery Hill

Score 30/100

Eltham Town and Avery Hill

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Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham

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Comparison Summary

When comparing Eltham Town and Avery Hill and Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham, Eltham Town and Avery Hill is safer than Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham. Eltham Town and Avery Hill has a safety score of 30/100, which is considered below average for London. Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham scores 26/100, rated as below average.

The 4-point difference suggests similar crime levels in both areas. These scores are based on official Metropolitan Police crime data from July 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is safer, Eltham Town and Avery Hill or Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham?

Eltham Town and Avery Hill is safer with a score of 30/100 compared to Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham's 26/100.

Is Eltham Town and Avery Hill a safe place to live?

Eltham Town and Avery Hill has a safety score of 30/100, which is below average compared to other London neighbourhoods. Extra caution is advised in this area.

How are these safety scores calculated?

Safety scores are based on official crime data from the Metropolitan Police. Each neighbourhood is ranked against all other UK neighbourhoods, with 100 being the safest and 0 the least safe. Scores account for violent crime, property crime, and anti-social behaviour.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eltham Town and Avery Hill or Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham safer?

Compare the safety scores above to see which area has lower crime rates based on official July 2026 data from data.police.uk.

How are safety scores calculated?

Scores range from 0-100 (100 = safest) and consider total crime volume, crime types, and area demographics using official UK police data.

How often is the data updated?

Crime data is updated monthly from the UK Police API. Our latest data covers July 2026.

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