Crime Rate in Orpington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Orpington

The total recorded crimes in Orpington, Bromley, UK in March 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Orpington crime rate of 2.90 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-17.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
Orpington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Augustus Lane with total crimes: 8
  • High Street with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Orpington has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 2.90 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bromley)CrimesRank (Bromley)CrimesRank (Bromley)
Bromley Town234 31,774 13,055 1
St Paul's Cray237 11,319 32,630 2
Penge & Cator235 21,468 22,548 3
Crystal Palace & Anerley135 51,063 41,336 9
Beckenham Town & Copers Cope160 4858 81,373 8
St Mary Cray134 7902 71,563 5
Kelsey & Eden Park117 8907 61,553 6
Farnborough & Crofton134 6746 101,144 10
Bromley Common & Holwood112 9775 91,421 7
Shortlands & Park Langley69 18549 151,109 11
Mottingham102 11711 11979 14
Plaistow82 13668 121,077 12
Bickley & Sundridge84 12553 141,007 13
Chislehurst71 16583 13951 16
Hayes & Coney Hall80 14477 16880 17
Clock House60 19471 17972 15
Darwin75 15349 22722 19
Petts Wood & Knoll70 17385 19669 20
Biggin Hill47 21447 18803 18
Chelsfield42 22382 20595 21
West Wickham53 20377 21582 22

Orpington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20247
November 20247
September 20246
August 20245
April 202410

A total of 252 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202532
January 202533
December 202429
November 202426
October 202421
September 202420
August 202424
April 202433

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20257
December 202417
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
April 202412

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202513
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 202413
September 202416
August 202413
April 202450

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202528
January 202528
December 202426
November 202431
October 202459
September 202430
August 202424
July 20241
May 20243
April 202422

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20257
December 202410
November 202418
October 202419
September 202415
August 202411
July 20242
April 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
August 20241

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202511
January 20256
December 202412
November 202411
October 20246
September 202413
August 20241
May 20241
April 20248

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Orpington in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Public order1
2. Augustus Lane (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. High Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Juglans Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
6. Maltby Close (Map)
Total5
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Berwick Way (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
10. River Park View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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