Chislehurst vs South Woodford

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
      South Woodford Metropolitan Police Service

      Chislehurst vs South Woodford 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
      South Woodford
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,428 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      39.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chislehurst
      B South Woodford
      Safety Score
      18/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      846
      3,428
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      928
      3,535
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.8%
      ↓3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.8%
      39.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chislehurst
      B South Woodford
      Violent Crime
      201 ↓10%
      714 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      153 ↓12%
      591 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      55 ↑2%
      272 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      125 ↓7%
      411 ↓22%
      Burglary
      72 ↑18%
      234 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↓38%
      144 ↓17%
      Drugs
      21 ↓16%
      143 ↑18%
      Public Order
      48 ↑2%
      154 ↓5%
      Robbery
      18 ↑50%
      123 ↑17%
      Shoplifting
      75 ↓10%
      492 ↑28%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓53%
      68 ↓28%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑0%
      18 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑400%
      16 ↑78%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓14%
      48 ↑23%
      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 South Woodford?

      Chislehurst has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 846 crimes in the last 12 months. South Woodford has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 3,428 crimes. Chislehurst scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chislehurst vs South Woodford?

      Chislehurst shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. South Woodford shows -3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chislehurst and South Woodford?

      In Chislehurst, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (201 incidents). In South Woodford, it is Violent Crime (714 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chislehurst and South Woodford?

      Chislehurst recorded 153 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Woodford recorded 591. 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 South Woodford?

      Violent crime in Chislehurst totalled 201 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 714 in South Woodford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chislehurst and South Woodford 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%). South Woodford recorded 3,535 crimes previously (now 3,428, -3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chislehurst and South Woodford?

      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 South Woodford has 39.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chislehurst and South Woodford?

      Chislehurst falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. South Woodford 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 South Woodford?

      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 South Woodford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chislehurst and South Woodford. 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.