Chelsfield vs Petts Wood and Knoll

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Chelsfield Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Petts Wood and Knoll Metropolitan Police Service

      Chelsfield vs Petts Wood and Knoll 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
      Petts Wood and Knoll
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,003 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.7% trend
      32.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chelsfield
      B Petts Wood and Knoll
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      470
      2,003
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      597
      2,147
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.3%
      ↓6.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.4%
      32.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chelsfield
      B Petts Wood and Knoll
      Violent Crime
      131 ↓6%
      420 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      105 ↑12%
      384 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      34 ↓13%
      106 ↓27%
      Vehicle Crime
      70 ↓26%
      252 ↓3%
      Burglary
      30 ↓35%
      92 ↓23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↓25%
      141 ↑0%
      Drugs
      17 ↑21%
      58 ↓5%
      Public Order
      20 ↓41%
      129 ↑9%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      49 ↑29%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓91%
      291 ↑3%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      36 ↓37%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      11 ↑10%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      9 ↑13%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑0%
      25 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chelsfield is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chelsfield safer than Petts Wood and Knoll?

      Chelsfield has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 470 crimes in the last 12 months. Petts Wood and Knoll has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 2,003 crimes. Chelsfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chelsfield vs Petts Wood and Knoll?

      Chelsfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Petts Wood and Knoll shows -6.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chelsfield and Petts Wood and Knoll?

      In Chelsfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (131 incidents). In Petts Wood and Knoll, it is Violent Crime (420 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chelsfield and Petts Wood and Knoll?

      Chelsfield recorded 105 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Petts Wood and Knoll recorded 384. 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 Petts Wood and Knoll?

      Violent crime in Chelsfield totalled 131 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 420 in Petts Wood and Knoll. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chelsfield and Petts Wood and Knoll 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%). Petts Wood and Knoll recorded 2,147 crimes previously (now 2,003, -6.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chelsfield and Petts Wood and Knoll?

      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 Petts Wood and Knoll has 32.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chelsfield and Petts Wood and Knoll?

      Chelsfield falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Petts Wood and Knoll 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 Petts Wood and Knoll?

      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 Petts Wood and Knoll on a crime map?

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

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