Chislehurst vs Hatch End

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
      10/100
      Hatch End Metropolitan Police Service

      Chislehurst vs Hatch End 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
      10/100
      High Crime
      Hatch End
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,195 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.8% trend
      25.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chislehurst
      B Hatch End
      Safety Score
      18/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      846
      1,195
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      928
      1,340
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.8%
      ↓10.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.8%
      25.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chislehurst
      B Hatch End
      Violent Crime
      201 ↓10%
      312 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      153 ↓12%
      231 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      55 ↑2%
      74 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      125 ↓7%
      117 ↓11%
      Burglary
      72 ↑18%
      110 ↑26%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↓38%
      68 ↓9%
      Drugs
      21 ↓16%
      48 ↑66%
      Public Order
      48 ↑2%
      56 ↑44%
      Robbery
      18 ↑50%
      15 ↑36%
      Shoplifting
      75 ↓10%
      104 ↓65%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓53%
      33 ↑57%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑0%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑400%
      5
      Other Crime
      12 ↓14%
      21 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chislehurst is the safer choice — scoring 18/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chislehurst safer than Hatch End?

      Chislehurst has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 846 crimes in the last 12 months. Hatch End has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 1,195 crimes. Chislehurst scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chislehurst vs Hatch End?

      Chislehurst shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hatch End shows -10.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chislehurst and Hatch End?

      In Chislehurst, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (201 incidents). In Hatch End, it is Violent Crime (312 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chislehurst and Hatch End?

      Chislehurst recorded 153 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hatch End recorded 231. 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 Hatch End?

      Violent crime in Chislehurst totalled 201 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 312 in Hatch End. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chislehurst and Hatch End 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%). Hatch End recorded 1,340 crimes previously (now 1,195, -10.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chislehurst and Hatch End?

      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 Hatch End has 25.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chislehurst and Hatch End?

      Chislehurst falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Hatch End 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 Hatch End?

      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 Hatch End on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chislehurst and Hatch End. 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.