Crime Rate in Orpington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Orpington

The total recorded crimes in Orpington, Bromley, UK in July 2025 are around 150 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Orpington crime rate of 4.03 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Orpington, encompassing approximately 37,265 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (61.90% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
Orpington Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Westwell Close with total crimes: 12
  • Juglans Road with total crimes: 11

How safe is Orpington?

To understand the safety of Orpington, we need to analyze Orpington crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bromley:

    • In 2024, Orpington reported a higher crime volume than the Bromley average, with 916 crimes compared to 758. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Orpington witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

    • In 2023, Orpington experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bromley average, with 1,791 crimes compared to 1,307. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Orpington witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Bromley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bromley, Orpington has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Orpington Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Orpington has recorded 150 crimes with crime rate of 4.03 ranking 5th out of 21 in the Bromley, UK

In 2024, the total Orpington crimes were 916. The crime rate of Orpington in 2024 was 24.58 (year) or 2.05 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Bromley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Orpington were around 1,791 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.06 (year) or 4.01 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Bromley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Orpington)CrimesRank (Orpington)CrimesRank (Orpington)
Bromley Town295 11,774 13,055 1
St Paul's Cray275 21,319 32,630 2
Penge & Cator264 31,468 22,548 3
Crystal Palace & Anerley145 71,063 41,336 9
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope160 4858 81,373 8
St Mary Cray150 6902 71,563 5
Kelsey & Eden Park135 9907 61,553 6
Bromley Common & Holwood137 8775 91,421 7
Farnborough & Crofton123 11746 101,144 10
Mottingham127 10711 11979 14
Shortlands & Park Langley90 14549 151,109 11
Plaistow111 12668 121,077 12
Bickley & Sundridge107 13553 141,007 13
Chislehurst72 17583 13951 16
Clock House78 16471 17972 15
West Wickham79 15377 21582 22
Hayes & Coney Hall71 18477 16880 17
Biggin Hill64 19447 18803 18
Darwin57 21349 22722 19
Petts Wood & Knoll59 20385 19669 20
Chelsfield53 22382 20595 21

Orpington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (33 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202513
May 20251
April 20258
March 20258
February 20258
January 20257
December 202410
November 202418
October 202419
September 202415
August 202411

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20258
May 202511
April 20258
March 20255
February 202510
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 122 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202512
May 202514
April 202515
March 20256
February 202511
January 20256
December 202412
November 202411
October 20246
September 202413
August 20241

A total of 337 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202521
May 202530
April 202533
March 202534
February 202532
January 202533
December 202429
November 202426
October 202421
September 202420
August 202424

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20257
April 20259
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20247
November 20247
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20251
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
January 20257
December 202417
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 380 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202534
May 202527
April 202532
March 202523
February 202528
January 202528
December 202426
November 202431
October 202459
September 202430
August 202424

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202517
May 202518
April 202518
March 202510
February 202513
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 202413
September 202416
August 202413

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
August 20241

High Crime Locations Orpington in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Orpington postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. Westwell Close (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Juglans Road (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Viridian Mews (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Finglesham Close (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Augustus Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Spur Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson4
Vehicle crime1
10. Chelsfield Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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