Eltham Town and Avery Hill vs Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham
London crime comparison • January 2026
🏆 Safer Neighbourhood
Eltham Town and Avery Hill
Score 23/100
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 23/100, which is considered below average for London. Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham scores 19/100, rated as high risk.
The 4-point difference suggests similar crime levels in both areas. These scores are based on official Metropolitan Police crime data from January 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 23/100 compared to Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham's 19/100.
Is Eltham Town and Avery Hill a safe place to live?
Eltham Town and Avery Hill has a safety score of 23/100, 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.