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Crime in Chelsham

Chelsham had 49 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 49.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 20 Tandridge areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 24% below the middle Tandridge area. Crime was up 26% on the three months before.

CR6, Tandridge · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Chelsham

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49.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 20Tandridge rank1st is the highest rate
+26%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common12 in 3 months

Month by month

13 Mar 10 Apr 16 May 14 Jun 16 Jul 19 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Chelsham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour1224%
violence1122%
shoplifting714%
vehicle crime510%
public order48%
criminal damage48%
theft36%
theft from the person12%

Chelsham against Tandridge

TypeChelsham per 1,000Middle Tandridge areaChange
Violence11.219.2▼ 27%
Burglary11.7–
Vehicle crime5.13.8▼ 55%
Anti-social behaviour12.214.9–
Theft and robbery4.15.2–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
New Addington89.5▲ 13%
Warlingham66▼ 1%
Hamsey Green58.9▲ 1%
Chelsham49.9▲ 26%
Selsdon46.2▼ 18%
Sanderstead37.1▲ 9%
Woldingham14.2–
See every Tandridge area ranked on the crime in Tandridge page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Chelsham a safe area?

Chelsham had about 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 20 Tandridge areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Chelsham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (12), followed by violence (11) and shoplifting (7).