Chislehurst vs Lower Edmonton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Chislehurst vs Lower Edmonton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chislehurst safer than Lower Edmonton?
Chislehurst has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 846 crimes in the last 12 months. Lower Edmonton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 6,769 crimes. Chislehurst scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Chislehurst vs Lower Edmonton?
Chislehurst shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Lower Edmonton shows -2.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Chislehurst and Lower Edmonton?
In Chislehurst, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (201 incidents). In Lower Edmonton, it is Violent Crime (1,748 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chislehurst and Lower Edmonton?
Chislehurst recorded 153 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lower Edmonton recorded 1,453. 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 Lower Edmonton?
Violent crime in Chislehurst totalled 201 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,748 in Lower Edmonton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Chislehurst and Lower Edmonton 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%). Lower Edmonton recorded 6,917 crimes previously (now 6,769, -2.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chislehurst and Lower Edmonton?
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 Lower Edmonton has 31.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Chislehurst and Lower Edmonton?
Chislehurst falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Lower Edmonton 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 Lower Edmonton?
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 Lower Edmonton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chislehurst and Lower Edmonton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.