Crime Rate in Orpington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Orpington

The total recorded crimes in Orpington, Bromley, UK in May 2025 are around 114 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Orpington crime rate of 3.06 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-15.62% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Orpington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Juglans Road with total crimes: 18
  • Westwell Close with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8

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 May 2025 the Orpington has recorded 114 crimes with crime rate of 3.06 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Orpington)CrimesRank (Orpington)CrimesRank (Orpington)
Bromley Town218 21,774 13,055 1
Penge & Cator276 11,468 22,548 3
St Paul's Cray206 31,319 32,630 2
Crystal Palace & Anerley151 51,063 41,336 9
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope154 4858 81,373 8
St Mary Cray119 8902 71,563 5
Kelsey & Eden Park111 10907 61,553 6
Bromley Common & Holwood126 6775 91,421 7
Mottingham121 7711 11979 14
Farnborough & Crofton103 11746 101,144 10
Shortlands & Park Langley78 14549 151,109 11
Plaistow85 12668 121,077 12
Bickley & Sundridge63 17553 141,007 13
Chislehurst84 13583 13951 16
Clock House74 15471 17972 15
Hayes & Coney Hall65 16477 16880 17
Biggin Hill59 18447 18803 18
Darwin41 22349 22722 19
Petts Wood & Knoll51 19385 19669 20
Chelsfield45 20382 20595 21
West Wickham42 21377 21582 22

Orpington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202532
March 202523
February 202528
January 202528
December 202426
November 202431
October 202459
September 202430
August 202424
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 20255
February 202510
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20244
August 20248
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20258
February 20258
January 20257
December 202410
November 202418
October 202419
September 202415
August 202411
July 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
January 20257
December 202417
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Orpington in May 2025

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

1. Juglans Road (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Westwell Close (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Viridian Mews (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. High Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Vinson Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
8. River Park View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
9. Augustus Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
10. Finglesham Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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