Chelsfield vs Clapham Common and Abbeville

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Chelsfield Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Clapham Common and Abbeville Metropolitan Police Service

      Chelsfield vs Clapham Common and Abbeville Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Chelsfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      470 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.3% trend
      34.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Clapham Common and Abbeville
      Metropolitan Police Service
      12,115 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.3% trend
      41.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chelsfield
      B Clapham Common and Abbeville
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      470
      12,115
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      597
      12,526
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.3%
      ↓3.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.4%
      41.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chelsfield
      B Clapham Common and Abbeville
      Violent Crime
      131 ↓6%
      2,402 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      105 ↑12%
      2,439 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      34 ↓13%
      1,110 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      70 ↓26%
      1,087 ↓23%
      Burglary
      30 ↓35%
      529 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↓25%
      530 ↓11%
      Drugs
      17 ↑21%
      472 ↑63%
      Public Order
      20 ↓41%
      529 ↓8%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      415 ↓23%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓91%
      1,286 ↑23%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      945 ↓12%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      201 ↓6%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      52 ↑44%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑0%
      118 ↑23%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chelsfield is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chelsfield safer than Clapham Common and Abbeville?

      Chelsfield has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 470 crimes in the last 12 months. Clapham Common and Abbeville has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 12,115 crimes. Chelsfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chelsfield vs Clapham Common and Abbeville?

      Chelsfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Clapham Common and Abbeville shows -3.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chelsfield and Clapham Common and Abbeville?

      In Chelsfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (131 incidents). In Clapham Common and Abbeville, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,439 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chelsfield and Clapham Common and Abbeville?

      Chelsfield recorded 105 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Clapham Common and Abbeville recorded 2,439. 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 Chelsfield vs Clapham Common and Abbeville?

      Violent crime in Chelsfield totalled 131 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,402 in Clapham Common and Abbeville. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chelsfield and Clapham Common and Abbeville in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chelsfield recorded 597 crimes (now 470, a change of -21.3%). Clapham Common and Abbeville recorded 12,526 crimes previously (now 12,115, -3.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chelsfield and Clapham Common and Abbeville?

      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. Chelsfield has a resolution rate of 34.4% and Clapham Common and Abbeville has 41.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chelsfield and Clapham Common and Abbeville?

      Chelsfield falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Clapham Common and Abbeville 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 Chelsfield and Clapham Common and Abbeville?

      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 Chelsfield or Clapham Common and Abbeville on a crime map?

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

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