Bickley and Sundridge vs Chelsfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Bickley and Sundridge Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Chelsfield Metropolitan Police Service

      Bickley and Sundridge vs Chelsfield Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Bickley and Sundridge
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,409 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.9% trend
      38.2% 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 Bickley and Sundridge
      B Chelsfield
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,409
      470
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,397
      597
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.9%
      ↓21.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.2%
      34.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bickley and Sundridge
      B Chelsfield
      Violent Crime
      334 ↑0%
      131 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      230 ↑11%
      105 ↑12%
      Other Theft
      109 ↓13%
      34 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      222 ↓14%
      70 ↓26%
      Burglary
      93 ↓15%
      30 ↓35%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      146 ↑40%
      40 ↓25%
      Drugs
      32 ↑33%
      17 ↑21%
      Public Order
      82 ↑9%
      20 ↓41%
      Robbery
      15 ↓17%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      98 ↑9%
      6 ↓91%
      Theft from Person
      18 ↑50%
      4 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓50%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑0%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓18%
      6 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Chelsfield is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bickley and Sundridge safer than Chelsfield?

      Bickley and Sundridge has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,409 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 Bickley and Sundridge vs Chelsfield?

      Bickley and Sundridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Bickley and Sundridge and Chelsfield?

      In Bickley and Sundridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (334 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 Bickley and Sundridge and Chelsfield?

      Bickley and Sundridge recorded 230 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 Bickley and Sundridge vs Chelsfield?

      Violent crime in Bickley and Sundridge totalled 334 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 Bickley and Sundridge and Chelsfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bickley and Sundridge recorded 1,397 crimes (now 1,409, a change of +0.9%). Chelsfield recorded 597 crimes previously (now 470, -21.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bickley and Sundridge 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. Bickley and Sundridge has a resolution rate of 38.2% and Chelsfield has 34.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bickley and Sundridge and Chelsfield?

      Bickley and Sundridge 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 Bickley and Sundridge 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 Bickley and Sundridge or Chelsfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bickley and Sundridge 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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