Chislehurst vs Selsdon and Addington Village

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    18/100
    Chislehurst Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Selsdon and Addington Village Metropolitan Police Service

      Chislehurst vs Selsdon and Addington Village 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
      Selsdon and Addington Village
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,267 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.1% trend
      28.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chislehurst
      B Selsdon and Addington Village
      Safety Score
      18/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      846
      1,267
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      928
      1,409
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.8%
      ↓10.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.8%
      28.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chislehurst
      B Selsdon and Addington Village
      Violent Crime
      201 ↓10%
      408 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      153 ↓12%
      244 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      55 ↑2%
      68 ↓26%
      Vehicle Crime
      125 ↓7%
      107 ↓32%
      Burglary
      72 ↑18%
      51 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↓38%
      107 ↓30%
      Drugs
      21 ↓16%
      67 ↓3%
      Public Order
      48 ↑2%
      87 ↑28%
      Robbery
      18 ↑50%
      27 ↓23%
      Shoplifting
      75 ↓10%
      56 ↓52%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓53%
      12 ↓8%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑400%
      10 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓14%
      23 ↓30%
      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 Selsdon and Addington Village?

      Chislehurst has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 846 crimes in the last 12 months. Selsdon and Addington Village has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 1,267 crimes. Chislehurst scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chislehurst vs Selsdon and Addington Village?

      Chislehurst shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Selsdon and Addington Village shows -10.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chislehurst and Selsdon and Addington Village?

      In Chislehurst, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (201 incidents). In Selsdon and Addington Village, it is Violent Crime (408 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chislehurst and Selsdon and Addington Village?

      Chislehurst recorded 153 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Selsdon and Addington Village recorded 244. 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 Selsdon and Addington Village?

      Violent crime in Chislehurst totalled 201 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 408 in Selsdon and Addington Village. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chislehurst and Selsdon and Addington Village 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%). Selsdon and Addington Village recorded 1,409 crimes previously (now 1,267, -10.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chislehurst and Selsdon and Addington Village?

      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 Selsdon and Addington Village has 28.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chislehurst and Selsdon and Addington Village?

      Chislehurst falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Selsdon and Addington Village 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 Selsdon and Addington Village?

      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 Selsdon and Addington Village on a crime map?

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

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