Chadwell vs Chelsfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Chadwell Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Chelsfield Metropolitan Police Service

      Chadwell vs Chelsfield Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Chadwell
      Metropolitan Police Service
      6,876 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.1% trend
      28% 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 Chadwell
      B Chelsfield
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      6,876
      470
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,300
      597
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.1%
      ↓21.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28%
      34.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chadwell
      B Chelsfield
      Violent Crime
      2,592 ↑16%
      131 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,222 ↑1%
      105 ↑12%
      Other Theft
      355 ↓2%
      34 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      490 ↑10%
      70 ↓26%
      Burglary
      205 ↓20%
      30 ↓35%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      368 ↓1%
      40 ↓25%
      Drugs
      307 ↑37%
      17 ↑21%
      Public Order
      346 ↓6%
      20 ↓41%
      Robbery
      178 ↑23%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      529 ↑28%
      6 ↓91%
      Theft from Person
      116 ↓17%
      4 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      47 ↑57%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      43 ↑95%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      78 ↓8%
      6 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Chelsfield is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chadwell safer than Chelsfield?

      Chadwell has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,876 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 Chadwell vs Chelsfield?

      Chadwell shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.1% — 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 Chadwell and Chelsfield?

      In Chadwell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,592 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 Chadwell and Chelsfield?

      Chadwell recorded 1,222 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 Chadwell vs Chelsfield?

      Violent crime in Chadwell totalled 2,592 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 Chadwell and Chelsfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chadwell recorded 6,300 crimes (now 6,876, a change of +9.1%). Chelsfield recorded 597 crimes previously (now 470, -21.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chadwell 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. Chadwell has a resolution rate of 28% and Chelsfield has 34.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chadwell and Chelsfield?

      Chadwell 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 Chadwell 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 Chadwell or Chelsfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chadwell and Chelsfield. 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.