Crime Rate in Chislehurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chislehurst

The total recorded crimes in Chislehurst, Bromley, UK in May 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chislehurst crime rate of 3.34 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 Chislehurst, encompassing approximately 25,123 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
Chislehurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Benson Mews with total crimes: 10
  • Sturges Field with total crimes: 5
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 4

How safe is Chislehurst?

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

  • Relative to Bromley:

    • In 2024, Chislehurst demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bromley average, with 583 crimes compared to 758.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chislehurst recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

    • In 2023, Chislehurst had fewer crimes than the Bromley average, with 951 crimes compared to 1,307. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chislehurst recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chislehurst Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chislehurst has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 3.34 ranking 13th out of 21 in the Bromley, UK

In 2024, the total Chislehurst crimes were 583. The crime rate of Chislehurst in 2024 was 23.21 (year) or 1.93 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Bromley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chislehurst were around 951 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.85 (year) or 3.15 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Bromley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chislehurst)CrimesRank (Chislehurst)CrimesRank (Chislehurst)
Bromley Town218 21,774 13,055 1
Penge & Cator276 11,468 22,548 3
St Paul's Cray206 31,319 32,630 2
Orpington114 9916 51,791 4
Crystal Palace & Anerley151 51,063 41,336 9
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope154 4858 81,373 8
St Mary Cray119 8902 71,563 5
Kelsey & Eden Park111 10907 61,553 6
Bromley Common & Holwood126 6775 91,421 7
Mottingham121 7711 11979 14
Farnborough & Crofton103 11746 101,144 10
Shortlands & Park Langley78 14549 151,109 11
Plaistow85 12668 121,077 12
Bickley & Sundridge63 17553 141,007 13
Clock House74 15471 17972 15
Hayes & Coney Hall65 16477 16880 17
Biggin Hill59 18447 18803 18
Darwin41 22349 22722 19
Petts Wood & Knoll51 19385 19669 20
Chelsfield45 20382 20595 21
West Wickham42 21377 21582 22

Chislehurst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 202511
February 20258
January 202518
December 202416
November 202414
October 202410
September 202419
August 202418

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202517
March 20256
February 202511
January 202516
December 20249
November 202415
October 20249
September 20243
August 20246
May 20241

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202522
March 202519
February 202523
January 202510
December 202429
November 202420
October 202423
September 202417
August 202422

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 202511
February 20256
January 202512
December 202414
November 202415
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
February 20257
January 20255
December 20247
November 20242
October 20243
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202517
March 202510
February 20259
January 202515
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
May 20241

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 202411
October 20246
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Chislehurst in May 2025

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

1. Benson Mews (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Sturges Field (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Church Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
4. Holt Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1
5. Viscount Mews (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hawkwood Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Beaverwood Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
8. Chislehurst High Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Alexander Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Edgehill Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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