Longlands vs Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham
London crime comparison • January 2026
🏆 Safer Neighbourhood
Longlands
Score 34/100
Comparison Summary
When comparing Longlands and Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham, Longlands is safer than Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham. Longlands has a safety score of 34/100, which is considered below average for London. Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham scores 19/100, rated as high risk.
The 15-point difference indicates Longlands has noticeably lower crime rates. These scores are based on official Metropolitan Police crime data from January 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is safer, Longlands or Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham?
Longlands is safer with a score of 34/100 compared to Mottingham, Coldharbour and New Eltham's 19/100.
Is Longlands a safe place to live?
Longlands has a safety score of 34/100, 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.