Crime in Kelsey & Eden Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,469 crimes were recorded in Kelsey & Eden Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Kelsey & Eden Park
- Questions about crime in Kelsey & Eden Park
- About this data
1,469 crimes were recorded in Kelsey & Eden Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 564 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kelsey & Eden Park has the 1,597th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kelsey & Eden Park | Bromley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,469 | 29,229 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.0 | 87.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,880 | 335,319 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kelsey & Eden Park was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,585 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,453). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,469 | 87.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,585 | 93.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,550 | 91.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,514 | 89.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,453 | 86.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,457 | 86.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,548 | 91.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,455 | 86.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,532 | 90.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 113 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kelsey & Eden Park 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. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+102%) and theft from the person (+25%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-36%) and other theft (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 564 | 33.4 | 0.98 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 235 | 13.9 | 0.91 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 131 | 7.8 | 1.58 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 129 | 7.6 | 0.92 | +102% |
| Other theft | 93 | 5.5 | 0.86 | -30% |
| Public order | 90 | 5.3 | 0.80 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -36% |
| Burglary | 52 | 3.1 | 0.87 | -24% |
| Drugs | 42 | 2.5 | 0.76 | -24% |
| Robbery | 26 | 1.5 | 1.14 | -7% |
| Theft from the person | 25 | 1.5 | 0.88 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.5 | 0.58 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 0.49 | +100% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.4 | 0.20 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kelsey & Eden Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kelsey & Eden Park recorded 564 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 38.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kelsey & Eden Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kelsey & Eden Park recorded 235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 16.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kelsey & Eden Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kelsey & Eden Park recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kelsey & Eden Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kelsey & Eden Park recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 102% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kelsey & Eden Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kelsey & Eden Park recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kelsey & Eden Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kelsey & Eden Park recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kelsey & Eden Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kelsey & Eden Park recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kelsey & Eden Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kelsey & Eden Park recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kelsey & Eden Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kelsey & Eden Park recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kelsey & Eden Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kelsey & Eden Park recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kelsey & Eden Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kelsey & Eden Park recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kelsey & Eden Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kelsey & Eden Park recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kelsey & Eden Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kelsey & Eden Park recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kelsey & Eden Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kelsey & Eden Park recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kelsey & Eden Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kelsey & Eden Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kelsey & Eden Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clock House | 860 | 51.7 | -41% |
| Beckenham Town & Copers Cope | 1,714 | 107.0 | +23% |
| Shortlands & Park Langley | 934 | 59.4 | -32% |
| West Wickham | 781 | 51.7 | -41% |
| Penge & Cator | 2,687 | 132.9 | +53% |
| Crystal Palace & Anerley | 1,667 | 137.2 | +58% |
| Bromley Town | 3,175 | 191.5 | +120% |
| Hayes & Coney Hall | 892 | 52.4 | -40% |
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 Kelsey & Eden Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Eresby Drive | 366 |
| On or near Supermarket | 101 |
| On or near Eden Park Avenue | 90 |
| On or near North Drive | 74 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 59 |
| On or near Chancellors Close | 52 |
| On or near Dunbar Avenue | 35 |
| On or near South Eden Park Road | 29 |
| On or near B230 | 28 |
| On or near Faversham Road | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kelsey & Eden Park 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 508 | 34.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 397 | 27.0% |
| Not recorded | 235 | 16.0% |
| Under investigation | 189 | 12.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 78 | 5.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Kelsey & Eden Park has an estimated population of 16,880. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kelsey & Eden Park sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kelsey & Eden Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.4% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% |
| Private rented homes | 13.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Kelsey & Eden Park a safe place to live?
Kelsey & Eden Park recorded 87.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Kelsey & Eden Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 564 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (235).
Is crime in Kelsey & Eden Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kelsey & Eden Park was down 7% on the year before: 1,469 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,585 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kelsey & Eden Park?
Kelsey & Eden Park is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Kelsey & Eden Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.