Chelsfield vs Cockfosters

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Chelsfield Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      30/100
      Cockfosters Metropolitan Police Service

      Chelsfield vs Cockfosters Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Chelsfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      470 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.3% trend
      34.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      30/100
      Below Average
      Cockfosters
      Metropolitan Police Service
      702 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.6% trend
      42.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chelsfield
      B Cockfosters
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      30/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      470
      702
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      597
      812
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.3%
      ↓13.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.4%
      42.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chelsfield
      B Cockfosters
      Violent Crime
      131 ↓6%
      178 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      105 ↑12%
      132 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      34 ↓13%
      49 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      70 ↓26%
      99 ↓26%
      Burglary
      30 ↓35%
      76 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↓25%
      35 ↓29%
      Drugs
      17 ↑21%
      22 ↑57%
      Public Order
      20 ↓41%
      29 ↓31%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      13 ↑44%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓91%
      50 ↑4%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      7 ↓65%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑0%
      8 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chelsfield is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 30/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chelsfield safer than Cockfosters?

      Chelsfield has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 470 crimes in the last 12 months. Cockfosters has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) with 702 crimes. Chelsfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chelsfield vs Cockfosters?

      Chelsfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cockfosters shows -13.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chelsfield and Cockfosters?

      In Chelsfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (131 incidents). In Cockfosters, it is Violent Crime (178 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chelsfield and Cockfosters?

      Chelsfield recorded 105 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cockfosters recorded 132. 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 Cockfosters?

      Violent crime in Chelsfield totalled 131 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 178 in Cockfosters. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chelsfield and Cockfosters 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%). Cockfosters recorded 812 crimes previously (now 702, -13.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chelsfield and Cockfosters?

      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 Cockfosters has 42.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chelsfield and Cockfosters?

      Chelsfield falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Cockfosters 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 Cockfosters?

      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 Cockfosters on a crime map?

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