Mottingham vs Plaistow

Crime rate comparison • March 2026

🏆 Safer Neighbourhood
Mottingham
Score 23/100

Mottingham

Metropolitan Police Service
23
Safety Score
D
Grade
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Plaistow

Metropolitan Police Service
16
Safety Score
F
Grade
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Summary

Mottingham scores 23/100, Plaistow scores 16/100. Mottingham is the safer choice with 7 points higher safety rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mottingham or Plaistow safer?

Compare the safety scores above to see which area has lower crime rates based on official March 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 March 2026.

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