Crime in Chelsfield: statistics, rates and trends

569 crimes were recorded in Chelsfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 175 reports (31% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chelsfield has the 3,305th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Chelsfield was highest in the year to July 2020 (787 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (509). Over the whole period it fell 16%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chelsfield over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+22%) and other theft (+20%).

The largest falls were in drugs (-79%) and criminal damage and arson (-48%).

Violence and sexual offences in Chelsfield

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chelsfield recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 30.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Chelsfield

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chelsfield recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 19.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Chelsfield

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chelsfield recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Chelsfield

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chelsfield recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Chelsfield

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chelsfield recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Chelsfield

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chelsfield recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Chelsfield

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chelsfield recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Chelsfield

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chelsfield recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Chelsfield

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chelsfield recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 79% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Chelsfield

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chelsfield recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Chelsfield

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chelsfield recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Chelsfield

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chelsfield recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Chelsfield

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chelsfield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Chelsfield

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chelsfield recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 88% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chelsfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chelsfield.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Chelsfield over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chelsfield over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Chelsfield has an estimated population of 13,013. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chelsfield sits in decile 8.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Chelsfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.