Bromley North vs Chislehurst

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Bromley North Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      18/100
      Chislehurst Metropolitan Police Service

      Bromley North vs Chislehurst Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Bromley North
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,866 crimes / 12m
      ↑123.5% trend
      35.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      18/100
      High Crime
      Chislehurst
      Metropolitan Police Service
      846 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.8% trend
      34.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bromley North
      B Chislehurst
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      18/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,866
      846
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,730
      928
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑123.5%
      ↓8.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.8%
      34.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bromley North
      B Chislehurst
      Violent Crime
      1,035 ↑145%
      201 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      833 ↑103%
      153 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      264 ↑169%
      55 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      307 ↑160%
      125 ↓7%
      Burglary
      188 ↑194%
      72 ↑18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      183 ↑79%
      47 ↓38%
      Drugs
      177 ↑234%
      21 ↓16%
      Public Order
      192 ↑85%
      48 ↑2%
      Robbery
      115 ↑150%
      18 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      200 ↑79%
      75 ↓10%
      Theft from Person
      241 ↑63%
      8 ↓53%
      Bicycle Theft
      60 ↑186%
      6 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↑144%
      5 ↑400%
      Other Crime
      49 ↑133%
      12 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Chislehurst is the safer choice — scoring 18/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bromley North safer than Chislehurst?

      Bromley North has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,866 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 Bromley North vs Chislehurst?

      Bromley North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +123.5% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Bromley North and Chislehurst?

      In Bromley North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,035 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 Bromley North and Chislehurst?

      Bromley North recorded 833 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 Bromley North vs Chislehurst?

      Violent crime in Bromley North totalled 1,035 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 Bromley North and Chislehurst in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bromley North recorded 1,730 crimes (now 3,866, a change of +123.5%). Chislehurst recorded 928 crimes previously (now 846, -8.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bromley North 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. Bromley North has a resolution rate of 35.8% and Chislehurst has 34.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bromley North and Chislehurst?

      Bromley North 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 Bromley North 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 Bromley North or Chislehurst on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.