Battersea Park vs Chelsfield

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Battersea Park Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Chelsfield Metropolitan Police Service

      Battersea Park vs Chelsfield Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Battersea Park
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,427 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.2% trend
      33.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Chelsfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      470 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.3% trend
      34.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Battersea Park
      B Chelsfield
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      11,427
      470
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,450
      597
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.2%
      ↓21.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.6%
      34.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Battersea Park
      B Chelsfield
      Violent Crime
      2,446 ↑10%
      131 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,574 ↓4%
      105 ↑12%
      Other Theft
      956 ↓13%
      34 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,069 ↑5%
      70 ↓26%
      Burglary
      582 ↓9%
      30 ↓35%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      480 ↓12%
      40 ↓25%
      Drugs
      458 ↑38%
      17 ↑21%
      Public Order
      515 ↑0%
      20 ↓41%
      Robbery
      287 ↑1%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      836 ↓17%
      6 ↓91%
      Theft from Person
      835 ↑17%
      4 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      228 ↓10%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      52 ↑63%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      109 ↑12%
      6 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Chelsfield is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Battersea Park safer than Chelsfield?

      Battersea Park has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,427 crimes in the last 12 months. Chelsfield has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 470 crimes. Chelsfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Battersea Park vs Chelsfield?

      Battersea Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Chelsfield shows -21.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Battersea Park and Chelsfield?

      In Battersea Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,574 incidents). In Chelsfield, it is Violent Crime (131 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Battersea Park and Chelsfield?

      Battersea Park recorded 2,574 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chelsfield recorded 105. 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 Battersea Park vs Chelsfield?

      Violent crime in Battersea Park totalled 2,446 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 131 in Chelsfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Battersea Park and Chelsfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Battersea Park recorded 11,450 crimes (now 11,427, a change of -0.2%). Chelsfield recorded 597 crimes previously (now 470, -21.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Battersea Park and Chelsfield?

      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. Battersea Park has a resolution rate of 33.6% and Chelsfield has 34.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Battersea Park and Chelsfield?

      Battersea Park falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Chelsfield 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 Battersea Park and Chelsfield?

      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 Battersea Park or Chelsfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Battersea Park and Chelsfield. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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