Chelsfield vs Cranbrook

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Chelsfield Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Cranbrook Metropolitan Police Service

      Chelsfield vs Cranbrook Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Chelsfield
      Metropolitan Police Service
      470 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.3% trend
      34.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Cranbrook
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,956 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.5% trend
      37% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chelsfield
      B Cranbrook
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      470
      5,956
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      597
      5,542
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.3%
      ↑7.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.4%
      37%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chelsfield
      B Cranbrook
      Violent Crime
      131 ↓6%
      1,571 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      105 ↑12%
      1,429 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      34 ↓13%
      427 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      70 ↓26%
      514 ↑3%
      Burglary
      30 ↓35%
      174 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↓25%
      280 ↑10%
      Drugs
      17 ↑21%
      280 ↑58%
      Public Order
      20 ↓41%
      342 ↑32%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      177 ↑16%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓91%
      212 ↓2%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      429 ↓13%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      21 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      25 ↑19%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑0%
      75 ↑27%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chelsfield is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chelsfield safer than Cranbrook?

      Chelsfield has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 470 crimes in the last 12 months. Cranbrook has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 5,956 crimes. Chelsfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chelsfield vs Cranbrook?

      Chelsfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cranbrook shows +7.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Chelsfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (131 incidents). In Cranbrook, it is Violent Crime (1,571 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Chelsfield recorded 105 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cranbrook recorded 1,429. 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 Cranbrook?

      Violent crime in Chelsfield totalled 131 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,571 in Cranbrook. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chelsfield and Cranbrook 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%). Cranbrook recorded 5,542 crimes previously (now 5,956, +7.5%).

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

      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 Cranbrook has 37%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chelsfield and Cranbrook?

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

      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 Cranbrook on a crime map?

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