Total Crime Rate
46.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chelsfield Lane area has the 32nd highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Chelsfield , and the 418th lowest crime rate of 930 local areas in Bromley .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Chelsfield Lane (BR6 7RR) in the last 12 months was 46.9 per 1,000 residents and was 16.9% lower than the Chelsfield average (56.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -61.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 22.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chelsfield Lane (BR6 7RR), the main crime hotspot is near Broad Walk. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Long Acre | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Dorado Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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