Chislehurst vs Harlesden and Kensal Green

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    18/100
    Chislehurst Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Harlesden and Kensal Green Metropolitan Police Service

      Chislehurst vs Harlesden and Kensal Green Results

      A
      18/100
      High Crime
      Chislehurst
      Metropolitan Police Service
      846 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.8% trend
      34.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Harlesden and Kensal Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      10,255 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.9% trend
      26.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chislehurst
      B Harlesden and Kensal Green
      Safety Score
      18/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      846
      10,255
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      928
      9,781
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.8%
      ↑4.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.8%
      26.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chislehurst
      B Harlesden and Kensal Green
      Violent Crime
      201 ↓10%
      2,584 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      153 ↓12%
      2,948 ↑18%
      Other Theft
      55 ↑2%
      654 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      125 ↓7%
      775 ↓6%
      Burglary
      72 ↑18%
      331 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↓38%
      464 ↓2%
      Drugs
      21 ↓16%
      635 ↑8%
      Public Order
      48 ↑2%
      536 ↑3%
      Robbery
      18 ↑50%
      317 ↓3%
      Shoplifting
      75 ↓10%
      415 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓53%
      321 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑0%
      82 ↑8%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑400%
      63 ↑43%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓14%
      130 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chislehurst is the safer choice — scoring 18/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chislehurst safer than Harlesden and Kensal Green?

      Chislehurst has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 846 crimes in the last 12 months. Harlesden and Kensal Green has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 10,255 crimes. Chislehurst scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chislehurst vs Harlesden and Kensal Green?

      Chislehurst shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Harlesden and Kensal Green shows +4.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chislehurst and Harlesden and Kensal Green?

      In Chislehurst, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (201 incidents). In Harlesden and Kensal Green, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,948 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chislehurst and Harlesden and Kensal Green?

      Chislehurst recorded 153 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Harlesden and Kensal Green recorded 2,948. 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 Chislehurst vs Harlesden and Kensal Green?

      Violent crime in Chislehurst totalled 201 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,584 in Harlesden and Kensal Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chislehurst and Harlesden and Kensal Green in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chislehurst recorded 928 crimes (now 846, a change of -8.8%). Harlesden and Kensal Green recorded 9,781 crimes previously (now 10,255, +4.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chislehurst and Harlesden and Kensal Green?

      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. Chislehurst has a resolution rate of 34.8% and Harlesden and Kensal Green has 26.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chislehurst and Harlesden and Kensal Green?

      Chislehurst falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Harlesden and Kensal Green 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 Chislehurst and Harlesden and Kensal Green?

      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 Chislehurst or Harlesden and Kensal Green on a crime map?

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

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