Crime in Chislehurst: statistics, rates and trends
1,072 crimes were recorded in Chislehurst in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chislehurst at a glance
- Crime trends in Chislehurst
- Types of crime in Chislehurst
- Chislehurst compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chislehurst
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chislehurst
- Demographics of Chislehurst
- Questions about crime in Chislehurst
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (268), vehicle crime (175) and anti-social behaviour (172) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,375th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Chislehurst | Bromley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,072 | 29,136 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.3 | 86.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,175 | 335,319 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chislehurst peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,309 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (965). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,072 | 66.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 965 | 59.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 972 | 60.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 966 | 59.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,110 | 68.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,173 | 72.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,247 | 77.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,186 | 73.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,309 | 80.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 91 |
| July 2026 | 129 |
| June 2026 | 77 |
| May 2026 | 116 |
| April 2026 | 76 |
| March 2026 | 115 |
| February 2026 | 71 |
| January 2026 | 79 |
| December 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 81 |
| October 2025 | 89 |
| September 2025 | 81 |
Compared with England and Wales, Chislehurst recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.2 times the national rate) and robbery (36% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (61% below) and violence and sexual offences (52% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 126 to 175 and public order rose from 50 to 69, while criminal damage and arson fell from 58 to 43 and burglary fell from 92 to 71.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 268 | 16.6 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 175 | 10.8 | 5.0 | +39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 172 | 10.6 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 108 | 6.7 | 8.5 | +26% |
| Other theft | 74 | 4.6 | 6.4 | +25% |
| Burglary | 71 | 4.4 | 3.6 | -23% |
| Public order | 69 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Drugs | 31 | 1.9 | 3.3 | +35% |
| Robbery | 30 | 1.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chislehurst; the highest is Bromley Town (194.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Petts Wood & Knoll (44.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chislehurst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mottingham | 1,282 | 114.4 | +73% |
| Bickley & Sundridge | 987 | 51.1 | -23% |
| St Paul's Cray | 2,664 | 139.5 | +110% |
| Plaistow | 1,104 | 84.5 | +28% |
| Petts Wood & Knoll | 629 | 44.5 | -33% |
| Bromley Common & Holwood | 1,281 | 73.7 | +11% |
| Bromley Town | 3,229 | 194.8 | +194% |
| St Mary Cray | 1,500 | 85.5 | +29% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Chislehurst over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Beaverwood Road” (96).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Beaverwood Road | 96 |
| On or near Supermarket | 64 |
| On or near Royal Parade | 51 |
| On or near Parking Area | 50 |
| On or near Chislehurst High Street | 26 |
| On or near Edgehill Road | 26 |
| On or near Benson Mews | 25 |
| On or near Walden Road | 24 |
| On or near Red Hill | 22 |
| On or near Hawkwood Lane | 17 |
Of the 900 crimes in Chislehurst with a recorded outcome, 49% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 172 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 443 | 49.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 221 | 24.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 106 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 68 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Chislehurst has an estimated population of 16,175 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.8%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (46%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chislehurst average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Chislehurst | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chislehurst a safe place to live?
Chislehurst recorded 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,375th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Chislehurst?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 268 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (175).
Is crime in Chislehurst going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chislehurst was up 11% on the year before: 1,072 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 965 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chislehurst?
About 16,175 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chislehurst?
Chislehurst 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.