Crime in Chelsfield: statistics, rates and trends
566 crimes were recorded in Chelsfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chelsfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Chelsfield
- Types of crime in Chelsfield
- Chelsfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chelsfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chelsfield
- Demographics of Chelsfield
- Questions about crime in Chelsfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (174), anti-social behaviour (114) and vehicle crime (70) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,317th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Chelsfield | Bromley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 566 | 29,136 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.5 | 86.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,013 | 335,319 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chelsfield peaked in the year to August 2020 (798 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (524). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 566 | 43.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 598 | 46.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 635 | 48.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 548 | 42.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 524 | 40.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 652 | 50.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 798 | 61.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 663 | 50.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 665 | 51.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 43 |
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 45 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 57 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (78% below) and public order (69% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 92 to 114 and other theft rose from 46 to 54, while criminal damage and arson fell from 57 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 174 | 13.4 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 114 | 8.8 | 15.4 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 70 | 5.4 | 5.0 | -15% |
| Other theft | 54 | 4.1 | 6.4 | +17% |
| Burglary | 42 | 3.2 | 3.6 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 2.3 | 6.7 | -47% |
| Public order | 27 | 2.1 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 1.8 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Chelsfield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chelsfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orpington | 1,531 | 112.1 | +158% |
| Farnborough & Crofton | 1,296 | 68.7 | +58% |
| St Mary Cray | 1,500 | 85.5 | +97% |
| Petts Wood & Knoll | 629 | 44.5 | +2% |
| Darwin | 364 | 68.7 | +58% |
| St Paul's Cray | 2,664 | 139.5 | +221% |
| Bromley Common & Holwood | 1,281 | 73.7 | +69% |
| Hayes & Coney Hall | 886 | 52.0 | +20% |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Chelsfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Saltwood Close” and “Supermarket” (33 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Saltwood Close | 33 |
| On or near Supermarket | 33 |
| On or near Hewitts Road | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 13 |
| On or near Sevenoaks Road | 12 |
| On or near Spring Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Borkwood Park | 11 |
| On or near Dryland Avenue | 11 |
| On or near Fuller Close | 9 |
Of the 452 crimes in Chelsfield with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 114 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 195 | 43.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 126 | 27.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 14.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 8.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Chelsfield has an estimated population of 13,013 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.2%, against 17.1%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chelsfield average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Chelsfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chelsfield a safe place to live?
Chelsfield recorded 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,317th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chelsfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 174 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (114).
Is crime in Chelsfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chelsfield was down 5% on the year before: 566 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 598 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chelsfield?
About 13,013 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chelsfield?
Chelsfield is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.