Crime Rate in Chelsfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chelsfield

The total recorded crimes in Chelsfield, Bromley, UK in July 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chelsfield crime rate of 2.10 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Chelsfield, encompassing approximately 25,279 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (260.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Chelsfield Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Saltwood Close with total crimes: 11
  • Vancouver Close with total crimes: 4
  • Taylor Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Chelsfield?

To understand the safety of Chelsfield, we need to analyze Chelsfield crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bromley:

    • In 2024, Chelsfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bromley average, with 382 crimes compared to 758.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chelsfield recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

    • In 2023, Chelsfield had fewer crimes than the Bromley average, with 595 crimes compared to 1,307. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chelsfield recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bromley, Chelsfield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Chelsfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Chelsfield has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 2.10 ranking 22th out of 21 in the Bromley, UK

In 2024, the total Chelsfield crimes were 382. The crime rate of Chelsfield in 2024 was 15.11 (year) or 1.26 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Bromley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chelsfield were around 595 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.54 (year) or 1.96 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Bromley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chelsfield)CrimesRank (Chelsfield)CrimesRank (Chelsfield)
Bromley Town295 11,774 13,055 1
St Paul's Cray275 21,319 32,630 2
Penge & Cator264 31,468 22,548 3
Orpington150 5916 51,791 4
Crystal Palace & Anerley145 71,063 41,336 9
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope160 4858 81,373 8
St Mary Cray150 6902 71,563 5
Kelsey & Eden Park135 9907 61,553 6
Bromley Common & Holwood137 8775 91,421 7
Farnborough & Crofton123 11746 101,144 10
Mottingham127 10711 11979 14
Shortlands & Park Langley90 14549 151,109 11
Plaistow111 12668 121,077 12
Bickley & Sundridge107 13553 141,007 13
Chislehurst72 17583 13951 16
Clock House78 16471 17972 15
West Wickham79 15377 21582 22
Hayes & Coney Hall71 18477 16880 17
Biggin Hill64 19447 18803 18
Darwin57 21349 22722 19
Petts Wood & Knoll59 20385 19669 20

Chelsfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
April 202511
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 202412
October 20248

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20255
May 20256
April 20257
March 20259
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20248
October 202410

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20257
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20242

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20256
April 20254
March 20258
February 202513
January 20254
December 20249
November 202412
October 20248

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202516
May 202518
April 202512
March 20258
February 202518
January 202517
December 202417
November 202411
October 20249

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20244

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20253
November 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
December 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Chelsfield in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chelsfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Saltwood Close (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Vancouver Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
3. Taylor Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
4. Port Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Highfield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Hospital (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kings Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Roseneath Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Hookwood Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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