Abbey vs Chislehurst
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Abbey vs Chislehurst Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Abbey safer than Chislehurst?
Abbey has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,371 crimes in the last 12 months. Chislehurst has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) with 846 crimes. Chislehurst scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Abbey vs Chislehurst?
Abbey shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Chislehurst shows -8.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Abbey and Chislehurst?
In Abbey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,533 incidents). In Chislehurst, it is Violent Crime (201 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abbey and Chislehurst?
Abbey recorded 1,347 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chislehurst recorded 153. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Abbey vs Chislehurst?
Violent crime in Abbey totalled 1,533 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 201 in Chislehurst. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Abbey and Chislehurst in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abbey recorded 7,208 crimes (now 6,371, a change of -11.6%). Chislehurst recorded 928 crimes previously (now 846, -8.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abbey and Chislehurst?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Abbey has a resolution rate of 32.7% and Chislehurst has 34.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Abbey and Chislehurst?
Abbey falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Chislehurst is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Abbey and Chislehurst?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Abbey or Chislehurst on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abbey and Chislehurst. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.