Blackfen and Lamorbey vs Chelsfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Blackfen and Lamorbey Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Chelsfield Metropolitan Police Service

      Blackfen and Lamorbey vs Chelsfield Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Blackfen and Lamorbey
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,047 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.2% trend
      30.3% 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 Blackfen and Lamorbey
      B Chelsfield
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      2,047
      470
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,023
      597
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.2%
      ↓21.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.3%
      34.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blackfen and Lamorbey
      B Chelsfield
      Violent Crime
      550 ↓5%
      131 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      387 ↓2%
      105 ↑12%
      Other Theft
      124 ↓5%
      34 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      242 ↓6%
      70 ↓26%
      Burglary
      86 ↑1%
      30 ↓35%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      157 ↑2%
      40 ↓25%
      Drugs
      128 ↑54%
      17 ↑21%
      Public Order
      136 ↑13%
      20 ↓41%
      Robbery
      34 ↑10%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      118 ↑1%
      6 ↓91%
      Theft from Person
      29 ↑45%
      4 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑100%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑40%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      37 ↓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 Blackfen and Lamorbey safer than Chelsfield?

      Blackfen and Lamorbey has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,047 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 Blackfen and Lamorbey vs Chelsfield?

      Blackfen and Lamorbey shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.2% — 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 Blackfen and Lamorbey and Chelsfield?

      In Blackfen and Lamorbey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (550 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 Blackfen and Lamorbey and Chelsfield?

      Blackfen and Lamorbey recorded 387 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 Blackfen and Lamorbey vs Chelsfield?

      Violent crime in Blackfen and Lamorbey totalled 550 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 Blackfen and Lamorbey and Chelsfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blackfen and Lamorbey recorded 2,023 crimes (now 2,047, a change of +1.2%). Chelsfield recorded 597 crimes previously (now 470, -21.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blackfen and Lamorbey 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. Blackfen and Lamorbey has a resolution rate of 30.3% and Chelsfield has 34.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blackfen and Lamorbey and Chelsfield?

      Blackfen and Lamorbey 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 Blackfen and Lamorbey 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 Blackfen and Lamorbey or Chelsfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blackfen and Lamorbey 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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