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Crime in Mottingham

Mottingham had 283 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 102.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 51 Bromley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 37% above the middle Bromley area. Crime was up 1% on the three months before.

SE9, Bromley · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Mottingham

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102.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
17 of 51Bromley rank1st is the highest rate
+1%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common100 in 3 months

Month by month

114 Mar 94 Apr 71 May 89 Jun 102 Jul 92 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Mottingham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10035%
anti-social behaviour6222%
vehicle crime4014%
theft197%
drugs166%
public order145%
shoplifting135%
burglary62%

Mottingham against Bromley

TypeMottingham per 1,000Middle Bromley areaChange
Violence36.220.8▲ 49%
Burglary2.23.3–
Vehicle crime14.510.9▲ 33%
Anti-social behaviour22.518▲ 32%
Theft and robbery9.47.4▲ 8%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Chinbrook144.4▲ 25%
South End126.5▼ 24%
Middle Park105.6▼ 11%
Mottingham102.5▲ 1%
Grove Park98.9▲ 1%
Coldharbour87.1▲ 16%
Horn Park80.6▲ 18%
See every Bromley area ranked on the crime in Bromley page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Mottingham a safe area?

Mottingham had about 102.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 of 51 Bromley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Mottingham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (100), followed by anti-social behaviour (62) and vehicle crime (40).