Crime in Kelsey & Eden Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,508 crimes were recorded in Kelsey & Eden Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 89.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kelsey & Eden Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Kelsey & Eden Park
- Types of crime in Kelsey & Eden Park
- Kelsey & Eden Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kelsey & Eden Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kelsey & Eden Park
- Demographics of Kelsey & Eden Park
- Questions about crime in Kelsey & Eden Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (579), anti-social behaviour (238) and vehicle crime (144) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,518th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Kelsey & Eden Park | Bromley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,508 | 29,136 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.3 | 86.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,880 | 335,319 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kelsey & Eden Park peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,572 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,439). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,508 | 89.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,553 | 92.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,572 | 93.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,498 | 88.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,492 | 88.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,439 | 85.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,553 | 92.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,458 | 86.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,523 | 90.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 152 |
| July 2026 | 137 |
| June 2026 | 130 |
| May 2026 | 137 |
| April 2026 | 131 |
| March 2026 | 114 |
| February 2026 | 136 |
| January 2026 | 86 |
| December 2025 | 129 |
| November 2025 | 116 |
| October 2025 | 110 |
| September 2025 | 130 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kelsey & Eden Park recorded notably more vehicle crime (72% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (53% below) and drugs (29% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 60 to 141, while criminal damage and arson fell from 89 to 53 and other theft fell from 134 to 92.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 579 | 34.3 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 238 | 14.1 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 144 | 8.5 | 5.0 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 141 | 8.4 | 8.5 | +135% |
| Other theft | 92 | 5.5 | 6.4 | -31% |
| Public order | 89 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Burglary | 57 | 3.4 | 3.6 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -40% |
| Drugs | 39 | 2.3 | 3.3 | -24% |
| Robbery | 28 | 1.7 | 1.4 | -3% |
| Theft from the person | 23 | 1.4 | 1.7 | +10% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kelsey & Eden Park; the highest is Bromley Town (194.8 per 1,000) and the lowest West Wickham (51.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kelsey & Eden Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clock House | 864 | 51.9 | -42% |
| Beckenham Town & Copers Cope | 1,717 | 107.2 | +20% |
| Shortlands & Park Langley | 937 | 59.6 | -33% |
| West Wickham | 771 | 51.1 | -43% |
| Penge & Cator | 2,624 | 129.8 | +45% |
| Crystal Palace & Anerley | 1,642 | 135.1 | +51% |
| Bromley Town | 3,229 | 194.8 | +118% |
| Hayes & Coney Hall | 886 | 52.0 | -42% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Kelsey & Eden Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Eresby Drive” (370).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Eresby Drive | 370 |
| On or near Eden Park Avenue | 100 |
| On or near Supermarket | 97 |
| On or near North Drive | 73 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 64 |
| On or near Chancellors Close | 49 |
| On or near Dunbar Avenue | 36 |
| On or near B230 | 30 |
| On or near South Eden Park Road | 28 |
| On or near Faversham Road | 22 |
Of the 1,270 crimes in Kelsey & Eden Park with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 238 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 528 | 41.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 409 | 32.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 190 | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 76 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Kelsey & Eden Park has an estimated population of 16,880 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.7%, against 17.1%), less private renting (14%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (43%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kelsey & Eden Park average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kelsey & Eden Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kelsey & Eden Park a safe place to live?
Kelsey & Eden Park recorded 89.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,518th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Kelsey & Eden Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 579 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (238).
Is crime in Kelsey & Eden Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kelsey & Eden Park was down 3% on the year before: 1,508 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,553 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kelsey & Eden Park?
About 16,880 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kelsey & Eden Park?
Kelsey & Eden Park 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.